1997 Eritrea 50 Cent Coin - End of War for Independence/Kudu
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| Management number | 8781369 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $2.39 | Model Number | 8781369 | ||
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Country & Currency: It's a coin from Eritrea, a country in East Africa. The currency is the Nakfa, and this coin represents 50 cents, a subunit of the Nakfa.
Year of Issue: The coin was minted in 1997, the same year the Nakfa was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Ethiopian Birr.
Design - Obverse (Front): The prominent feature on the front is a Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), a large antelope native to Africa, shown facing left with its head turned forward. The inscription reads "STATE OF ERITREA 1997 50 FIFTY CENTS".
Design - Reverse (Back): The reverse side depicts five soldiers raising a flag, symbolizing the Eritrean War of Independence and the liberation of Asmara in 1991. This side also bears the national motto: "LIBERTY · EQUALITY · JUSTICE 1991".
Composition & Features: This coin is made of nickel-clad steel, has a reeded edge, and measures approximately 25 mm in diameter and weighs 7.8 grams.
Catalog Information: KM# 47 numismatic catalogs
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | US Mint |
| Condition | Good |
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