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1975 Mozambique One Centimo Coin |
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Description
The obverse shows the portrait facing right of (presumably) President Joaquim Chissano, and the legend REPUBLICA POPULAR DE MOÇAMBIQUE 1975. The reverse has a flower, Protea angolensis, and the legend "1 centimo", unusually this is in lower case, most coin inscriptions are in capitals.
Because these coins are in aluminium, none will be brilliant, because aluminium oxidises readily to from a somewhat dull but stable layer of toning.
We believe the flower shown is Protea angolensis.
Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy |
1 Centimo | 15.6 mms | 0.4880 grams | Aluminium |
Value
An accurate value for this sort of coin is difficult is determine. The mintage figure in itself would suggest a very modest value, perhaps up to $10 or £10, but the fact that most were melted lifts the value much higher. If this was a US coin, it would undoubtedly trade at thousands of dollars, possibly more. Krause lists them as $225 in Uncirculated, $125 in XF, with no prices shown for BU (none will be bright), or for grades from VF downwards. As stated above, this is almost certainly because they are never seen in lower grades because none have ever entered circulation.
It is difficult to know how many may have escaped the melting pot. We have noticed a number of these coins being offered elsewhere recently. Because the Birmingham Mint went into liquidation in March 2003 after 209 years in business, it is possible that this has caused a small batch of them to find their way onto the market; if so, then prices may rise when the current batch gets absorbed.
We may regret selling these if we see these coins selling for ten times the price in a few years.
Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
Date | Denomination | Mintage | Grade | Avail | Price £ | Price US$ | Price € |
1975 | 1 Centimo | 15,050,000* | Uncirculated | Yes | £395 | $695 | Price €595 |
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Mozambique coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
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