5 Dollars (Zewditu) 1964 (1972) front 5 Dollars (Zewditu) 1964 (1972) back
5 Dollars (Zewditu) 1964 (1972) photo
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5 Dollars Zewditu

1964 (1972) year
Silver (.925) 20.00 g 40.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Ethiopian Empire (Ethiopia)
Emperor
Haile Selassie I (1930-1936, 1941-1974)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1964 (1972)
Calendar
Ethiopian
Value
5 Dollars (፭ ብር)
Currency
Birr / Ethiopian Dollar (1945-1976)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
20.00 g
Diameter
40.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
September 1976
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#135522
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Veiled bust of Empress Zauditu facing right (1916-1930), dates at right

Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin

Lettering:
1916-1930
ZEWDITU EMPRESS OF ETHIOPIA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Empress Zewditu, who was the last empress of Ethiopia and the first female head of state in Africa. She played a significant role in Ethiopian history and was known for her efforts to modernize the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1964 (1972) NI 60000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Zewditu) 1964 (1972) coin.