5 Meticais (Panthera Leo) 2015 front 5 Meticais (Panthera Leo) 2015 back
5 Meticais (Panthera Leo) 2015 photo

5 Meticais Panthera Leo

2015 year
Silver (.999) 28.5 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Meticais 5 MZN = USD 0.08
Currency
New metical (2006-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
28.5 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#152922
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lion on grass with trees in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PANTHERA LEO
f15
5 METICAIS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Panthera Leo coin, issued in 2015 by Mozambique, features an image of a lion's head on its obverse side. The lion is depicted with its mouth open, revealing its sharp teeth, and its mane is rendered in intricate detail. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Mozambique, along with the inscription "Republica de Moçambique" (Republic of Mozambique) and the coin's denomination, 5 Meticais. The Panthera Leo coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of silver with a purity of .999, which is unusually high for a coin. The coin weighs 28.5 grams, which is also relatively heavy for a coin of its size. Overall, the Panthera Leo coin is a unique and beautiful collector's item that showcases Mozambique's rich wildlife and cultural heritage.