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500 Pesetas – Equatorial Guinea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Abraham Lincoln

Equatorial Guinea

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Equatorial Guinea

Period:

Republic

(since 1968)

Currency:

Peseta

(1969—1975)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,700

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 7.05 g

Gold weight: 6.34 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #24

Numista: #116216

Value

Bullion value: $1060.05

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea above crossed elephant tusks.

Inscription:

REP. DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL

UNIDAD PAZ JUSTCIA

LEY 900 1970

🟌 500 PESETAS GUINEANAS 🟌

Translation:

Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Unity Peace Justice

Law 900 1970

🟌 500 Guinean Pesetas 🟌

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Front-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln with two lateral branches.

Inscription:

1861 1865

ABRAMO LINCOLN

Translation:

Abraham Lincoln

Script: Latin

Language: Italian

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	1,700	Proof

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500 Pesetas

1970