5000 Ekuele (Masie Nguema Biyogo) 1978 front 5000 Ekuele (Masie Nguema Biyogo) 1978 back
5000 Ekuele (Masie Nguema Biyogo) 1978 photo
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5000 Ekuele Masie Nguema Biyogo

1978 year
Gold (.917) 6.96 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Equatorial Guinea
Period
Republic (1968-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
5000 Ekuele (5000&nbspGQE)
Currency
Ekwele (1975-1985)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
6.96 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1985
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#134337
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MASIE NGUEMA BIYOGO PRESIDENTE VITALICIO
·1978·

Translation: Masie Nguema Biyogo President for Life

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5000 Ekuele (Masie Nguema Biyogo) 1978 coin from Equatorial Guinea is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of President Masie Nguema Biyogo on one side and the country's coat of arms on the other. The coin's design was created by the artist, Etienne Mandon, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  31000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Ekuele (Masie Nguema Biyogo) 1978 coin.