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40 Gourdes (J.J. Dessalines) – Haiti

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Revolution - J.J. Dessalines

Haiti

Context

Years: 1969–1970

Issuer: Haiti

Period:

Second Republic

(1957—1986)

Currency:

Third gourde

(since 1872)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,005

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 12.15 g

Gold weight: 7.11 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (58.5% Gold, 41.5% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #73

Numista: #121319

Value

Exchange value: 40 HTG

Bullion value: $1186.93

Obverse

Description:

Bust sculpture

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE D'HAÏTI

1758 1806

J.J. DESSALINES EMPEREUR

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF HAITI

1758 1806

J.J. DESSALINES EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

585 IC

40

GOURDES

1970

Translation:

LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY

585

40

GOURDES

1970

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Unoaerre	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1969	IC	1,005	Proof
1970	IC	—	Proof

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