5 Pounds

Features

Issuer	Biafra (Nigeria)
Period	Republic (1967-1970)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1969
Value	5 Pounds
Currency	Pound (1967-1970)
Composition	Złoto (.917)
Weight	15.9761 g
Diameter	29 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 69779
References	KM# 9 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

2. rocznica odzyskania niepodległości Automatically translated

Obverse

Broń narodowa. Nazwa kraju u góry, wydarzenie upamiętniające u dołu oraz data. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA
1969
SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Reverse

Orzeł trzymający Deklarację Niepodległości z mottem dookoła, dwie gałęzie za nimi i wartość na dole. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL **
SPES
FIVE 5 POUNDS

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Mint

Gori & Zucchi / Monilart S.r.l., Capolona, Italy

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1969			3 000							$ 2300		(en) Proof

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Bullion value: USD 2109.31 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 143 979 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual złoto weight: 0.471 oz

Current złoto price: 4478.25 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Stacks Bowers August 2023 Global Showcase Auction Lot 52044	14 Aug 2023	UNC (PCGS PR66DCAM)	USD 1050.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Stacks Bowers
	Heritage Auctions 2013 September 25 - 27, 30 & October 1 World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3026 Lot 25410	25 Sep 2013	UNC (NGC PF66 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1292.50 (+ buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2011 January World & Ancient Coins Non-Floor Session 3013 Lot 27304	11 Jan 2011	UNC (NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1035.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2004 September (HWCA) Signature Sale 357 Lot 12294	10 Sep 2004	UNC	USD 460.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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