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50 Birr Revolution Anniversary
1977 (1985) year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Democratic Republic (ሕዝባዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1987-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 (1985) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 50 Birrs (፭፻፡ብር) 50 ETB = USD 0.41 |
| Currency | Birr (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Vertical wheat stalk in centre, star above. Factory with chimney on left, landscape on right.
NOTE: 1984AD / EE1977
Scripts: Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
1977 FOUNDING CONGRESS OF W.P.E. &
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION 1984
Edge
Milled
Comment
NOTE: W.P.E. stands for Workers' Party of Ethiopia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Birr (Revolution Anniversary) 1977 (1985) from Ethiopia made of Silver (.925) weighing 28.28 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Ethiopian Revolution, which overthrew the communist government of Mengistu Haile Mariam and established a new government led by Meles Zenawi. The coin's design features the Ethiopian coat of arms and the inscription "10th Anniversary of the Revolution" in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 (1985) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Birr (Revolution Anniversary) 1977 (1985) coin.
