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50 Meticais FAO; Gold Proof issue
1983 year| Gold (.900) | 22 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1975-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 50 Meticais (50 MZM) |
| Currency | Old metical (1980-2006) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Traditional fishing raft.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAO-CONFERÊNCIA MUNDIAL DAS PESCAS
1983-84
Engraver: Stuart Devlin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Meticais (FAO; Gold Proof issue) 1983 from Mozambique is that it has a unique design, featuring a portrait of Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, on the obverse, and a depiction of a farmer and a fisherman on the reverse, symbolizing the country's agriculture and marine resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Meticais (FAO; Gold Proof issue) 1983 coin.