5000 Meticais (5th Anniversary of Independence) 1980 front 5000 Meticais (5th Anniversary of Independence) 1980 back
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5000 Meticais 5th Anniversary of Independence

1980 year
Gold (.900) 17.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
People's Republic (1975-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
5000 Meticais (5000&nbspMZM)
Currency
Old metical (1980-2006)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
17.28 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#74639
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Figure at left, corn plants in background with tractor above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 ANOS INDEPENDENCIA
1975-1980

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5000 Meticais (5th Anniversary of Independence) 1980 coin from Mozambique is that it has a unique design, featuring a portrait of Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, on one side, and the country's coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Mozambique's independence from Portugal, which was achieved on June 25, 1975.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  2000 - - - - - -

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