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10000 Ekuele – Equatorial Guinea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina

Equatorial Guinea

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: Equatorial Guinea

Period:

Republic

(since 1968)

Currency:

Ekwele

(1975—1985)

Demonetization: 1 January 1978

Total mintage: 121

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 13.92 g

Gold weight: 12.76 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #41

Numista: #86538

Value

Exchange value: 10000 GQE

Bullion value: $2131.87

Obverse

Description:

Equatorial Guinea's coat of arms (1972-1979) inside a partial circle, value below. Two small stars flank the date within the legend.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL

TRABAJO UNIDAD PAZ JUSTICIA

19 78

10.000 EKUELE

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA

WORK UNITY PEACE JUSTICE

19 78

10,000 EKUELE

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Soccer players flank a South American map highlighting Argentina and the five venue crests.

Inscription:

· MENDOZA · BUENOS AIRES · ROSARIO ·

ARGENTINA 78

· CORDOBA · MAR DEL PLATA ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	121	Proof

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