Biafra 5 Pounds, 1969
Information
Country
Biafra
Biafra
Currency
Pound
(1967 – 1970)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pounds
Year
1969
Ruler
Republic
(1967–1970)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
15.9761
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pounds from Biafra. Issued in 1969. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 29 mm and weighs 15.98 g.
- Obverse
- National arms. Country name at top, commemorative event at bottom as well as date.
- Reverse
- Eagle holding the Declaration of Independence with motto around, two branches after that, and value at bottom. (HOPE)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 3K | Proof |
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