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400 Birr International Year of the Child; Piedfort
1972 (1980) year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Democratic Republic (ሕዝባዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1987-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 (1980) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 400 Birrs (፬፻፡ብር) (400 ETB) |
| Currency | Birr (1976-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Children
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering: Birr 400
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 400 Birr (International Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1972 (1980) from Ethiopia made of Gold is that it was designed by the renowned French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Pétel. Pétel was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this particular coin features a portrait of a young child on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription "International Year of the Child" in Amharic, Arabic, and English. The reverse of the coin depicts a stylized image of a family, with the father, mother, and child surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the importance of family and the well-being of children, which was a key focus of the International Year of the Child initiative.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 (1980) | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 400 Birr (International Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1972 (1980) coin.
