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25 Santeem - Hailé Selassié I
1936 (1944) year| Brass (95% Copper, Zinc 5%) | 3.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 (1944) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 25 Santeem (ሃያ፡አምስት፡ሳንቲም) (0.25) |
| Currency | Birr / Ethiopian Dollar (1945-1976) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, Zinc 5%) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | September 1976 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Crowned lion of Judah right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross
Script: Ge'ez
Lettering: ሃያ:አምስት:ሳንቲም
Translation: Twenty five santeem (haya āmisiti sanitīmi)
Engraver: Gilroy Roberts
Edge
Milled
Comment
NOTE: 421,500 issued and withdrawn in 1952 and replaced by KM# 36.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hailé Selassié I, who was the last emperor of Ethiopia and a prominent figure in the Rastafarian movement. He is often considered a symbol of African unity and liberation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 (1944) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Santeem - Hailé Selassié I 1936 (1944) coin.
