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5 Mu - Mindon Min
1240 (1879) year| Gold | 5.85 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| King | Mindon Min (1853-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1240 (1879) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 5 Gold Mu = 80 Silver Mu |
| Currency | First kyat (1852-1889) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ရတနာပိုနေပြဥာ်တော်
၅။သိုး
ဒဂ်ါး
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mu - Mindon Min 1240 (1879) gold coin from Myanmar is that it was issued during the reign of King Mindon Min, who was known for his efforts to modernize and open up Myanmar to the world. The coin's design features a unique blend of traditional Burmese and Western influences, reflecting the country's cultural diversity and its desire to engage with global trade and commerce.
