500 Birr (Year of the Disabled Person) 1974 (1982) front 500 Birr (Year of the Disabled Person) 1974 (1982) back
500 Birr (Year of the Disabled Person) 1974 (1982) photo
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500 Birr Year of the Disabled Person

1974 (1982) year
Gold (.917) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Ethiopia
Period
People's Democratic Republic (ሕዝባዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1987-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974 (1982)
Calendar
Ethiopian
Value
500 Birrs (አምስት መቶ ብር) 500 ETB = USD 4.13
Currency
Birr (1976-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297380
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two people on steps assisting a third, value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF DISABLED PERSONS
500 BIRR

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the International Year of Disabled Persons, which was declared by the United Nations in 1981. The coin's design features a person in a wheelchair, symbolizing the inclusion and accessibility of people with disabilities.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 (1982)  2042 - - - - - -

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