4 Mu (Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage) 1970 front 4 Mu (Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage) 1970 back
4 Mu (Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage) 1970 photo
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4 Mu Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage

1970 year
Gold (.999) 8 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Myanmar
Period
Patriotic Liberation Army (1970-1971)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1970
Value
4 Mu (0.4&nbspMMK)
Currency
Third kyat (1952-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#50286
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Inscription of U Nu, who was a Burmese nationalist leader

Lettering: ဦးနု

Translation: U Nu

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Mu Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage coin from Myanmar is that it was created as a symbol of resistance against the military government that ruled the country at the time. The coin was minted in 1970, during a period of political turmoil and civil unrest, and its design features a stylized image of a peasant farmer, representing the rural communities that were at the heart of the rebellion. Despite its value as a collector's item, the coin remains a powerful symbol of Myanmar's struggle for democracy and freedom.