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2000 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 1985

Total mintage: 195

Material

Diameter: 45 mm

Weight: 42.87 g

Silver weight: 39.65 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #38

Numista: #93997

Value

Exchange value: 2000 GQE

Bullion value: $115.20

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms (1972-79) inside a partial circle with value below. Date split across two small disks flanking the legend.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL

TRABAJO UNIDAD PAZ JUSTICIA

19 78

2.000 EKUELE

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA

WORK UNITY PEACE JUSTICE

19 78

2.000 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	—	195	Proof

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