Ethiopian Gold Coins
Brief Ethiopian History
Ethiopia can boast the oldest civilisation in Africa, and the oldest independent nation. It has been in existence for about 2,000 years. Menelik I, one of the sons of King Solomon is believed to have in Axum in about 7 AD, established the dynasty which had, apart from a brief period of rule by Italy from 1936 to 1941, ruled Abyssinia as it was previously called, until 1974, when Haile Selassie was overthrown by a military committee. Axum (or Aksum) was also the world's first Christian state. Under Menelik II, who reigned from 1889 to 1913, Ethiopia emerged from its medieval existence into a modern state. In 1991, Ethiopia becama a federated state known as the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. In 1993, Eritrea, occupying the northern coastal strip, broke away, and was formally recognised by a peace treaty on December 12th 2000.The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Gold Coins
Gold coins of the Kingdom of Abyssinia are denominated in "werk" or "birr", those of the Empire of Ethiopia are in dollars. Since the People's Democratic Republic they are now denominated in birr.Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
400 Birr
|
27 | 17.1700 | .900 | .4968 |
|
200 Dollars
|
53 | 80.0000 | .900 | 2.3150 |
|
100 Dollars
|
45 | 40.0000 | .900 | 1.1575 |
|
50 Dollars
|
33 | 20.0000 | .900 | .5787 |
|
20 Dollars
|
24.5 | 8.0000 | .900 | .2315 |
|
10 Dollars
|
19.8 | 4.0000 | .900 | .1157 |
|
Set of 5 $200 - $10
|
152.0000 | .900 | 4.3984 |
Prices & Availability
All price subject to fluctuation.Please check current pricing and availability before ordering.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1966
|
200 Dollars | Haile Selassie | Proof, about Unc. | 11,000 | Ask | £2355 | $Ask |
|
1966
|
100 Dollars | Haile Selassie | Proof, about Unc. | 11,000 | Ask | £1175 | $Ask |
|
1966
|
50 Dollars | Haile Selassie | Proof, about Unc. | 15,000 | Ask | £585 | $Ask |
|
1966
|
20 Dollars | Haile Selassie | Proof, about Unc. | 25,000 | Ask | £235 | $Ask |
|
1966
|
10 Dollars | Haile Selassie | Proof, about Unc. | 28,000 | Ask | £120 | $Ask |
| Set of Five | Haile Selassie | Proof | 12,000 | Yes | £4,480 | $Ask | |
|
1980
|
400 Birr | UNICEF Year of the Child | Proof, FDC | 3,687 | Ask | £225 | $450 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Ethiopian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Ethiopia, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Reverse of 1966 Ethiopian Gold Ten Dollar Coin
Countries Index
Reverse of 1966 Ethiopian Gold Fifty Dollar Coin
Reverse of 1966 Ethiopian Gold Hundred Dollar Coin
Reverse of 1966 Ethiopian Gold Two Hundred Dollar Coin
Obverse of 1972 Ethiopian Gold Four Hundred Birr Coin
Reverse of 1972 Ethiopian Gold Four Hundred Birr Coin
1966 Ethiopian Gold Proof Set Box
Certificate from 1966 Ethiopian Gold Proof Set
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