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600 Birrs (WWF) – Ethiopia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 15th anniversary of the WWF

Ethiopia

Context

Year: 1978

Ethiopian Year: 1970

Issuer: Ethiopia

Period:

People's Democratic Republic

(1987—1991)

Currency:

Birr

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 807

Material

Diameter: 34 mm

Weight: 33.44 g

Gold weight: 30.10 g

Thickness: 2.14 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 10% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #63

Numista: #86812

Value

Exchange value: 600 ETB

Bullion value: $5010.37

Obverse

Description:

Lion encircled, dividing wreath around central symbols.

Script: Ge'ez

Reverse

Description:

Walia Ibex.

Script: Ge'ez

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	647
1978	—	160	Proof

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