Ethiopia 50 Dollars - Hailé Selassié I, 1958
2nd Reign; Golden Jubilee
Information
Country
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Currency
Birr / Ethiopian Dollar
(1945 – 1976)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Dollars
Year
1958
Ruler
Haile Selassie I
(1930–1936)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
September 1976
Description
50 Dollars from Ethiopia. Issued in 1958. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 33 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- Bust 3/4 left of the Emperor divides a crown and a shield.
- Reverse
- Crowned lion right, right foreleg raised holding cross with ribbons. At sides value in Ethiopian and English. Below date in two different calendars
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 (1966) NI | 30K | Proof |
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