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4 Mu Patriotic Liberation Army - Rebel Coinage
1970 yearGold (.999) | 8 g | 28 mm |
Issuer | Myanmar |
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Period | Patriotic Liberation Army (1970-1971) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1970 |
Value | 4 Mu (0.4 MMK) |
Currency | Third kyat (1952-date) |
Composition | Gold (.999) |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#50286 |
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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.