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5 Meticais
| Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) | 2.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1975-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1986 |
| Value | 5 Meticais (5 MZM) |
| Currency | Old metical (1980-2006) |
| Composition | Aluminium (Aluminium 97%, Magnesium 3%) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Tractor with a Tiller and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
METICAIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
The People's Republic of Mozambique (1975-1990) had two Coat of Arms (First: 1975 - 1982 & Second: 1982-1990) However, the first Coat of Arms appeared on coins issued till 1994.The new coat of arms i.e. Republic of Mozambique (1990-) appears on coins from 1994 issues.
Interesting fact
The 5 Meticais coin from Mozambique was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the country's artistic community. The coin features a portrait of Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, on one side, and a depiction of a farmer and a worker on the other side, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial sectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7736000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Meticais 1980-1986 coin.
