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250 Gourdes (Henri Christophe) – Haiti

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Revolution - Henri Christophe

Haiti

Context

Years: 1969–1970

Issuer: Haiti

Period:

Second Republic

(1957—1986)

Currency:

Third gourde

(since 1872)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 470

Material

Diameter: 50 mm

Weight: 75.95 g

Gold weight: 44.43 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: #75

Numista: #86851

Value

Exchange value: 250 HTG

Bullion value: $7410.96

Obverse

Description:

King of Haiti, 1811–20.

Inscription:

REPUBLIQUE D'HAÏTI

1767

1820

ROI H. CHRISTOPHE

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF HAITI

1767

1820

KING H. CHRISTOPHE

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

585 IC

250 GOURDES

1970

Translation:

LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY

585

250 GOURDES

1970

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Unoaerre	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1969	IC	470	Proof
1970	IC	—	Proof

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