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5 Gourdes Columbus Discovers America
| Silver (.999) | 23.52 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1986-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1967-1970 |
| Value | 5 Gourdes (5 HTG) |
| Currency | Third gourde (1872-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 23.52 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
1000 IC
5
GOURDES
1968
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Gourdes coin from Haiti, issued from 1967 to 1970, features an image of Christopher Columbus discovering America. This coin is interesting because it commemorates the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which is a significant historical event. Additionally, the coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 23.52 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 IC | 4650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 IC | 5750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 IC | 1175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 IC | 2060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Gourdes (Columbus Discovers America) 1967-1970 coin.
