My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Bust 3/4 left of the Emperor divides a crown and a shield.
Reverse
Crowned lion right, right foreleg raised holding ribboned cross.
At sides value in ethiopian and english.
Below date in two different calendars
Related Coins
5 Birr - Hailé Selassié I (2nd reign Proof Series)
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 5 Birr (Dollars)
(5 ETB)
Year: 1972 / Material: Silver (.999)
½ Werk - Zauditu
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 1/2 Werk
(4)
Year: 1923 (1931) / Material: Gold (.900)
50 Santeem
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 50 Santeem (Cents)
0.50 ETB = 0.018 USD
Year: 1969-1997 (1977-2005) / Material: Copper-nickel
2 Birr (World Cup)
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 2 Birr
2 ETB = 0.07 USD
Year: 1964-1974 / Material: Copper-nickel
25 Matonas - Hailé Selassié I
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 25 Matonya
(0.25)
Year: 1923 (1931) / Material: Nickel
20 Birr (International Year of the Child)
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 20 Birr
20 ETB = 0.70 USD
Year: 1972 (1980) / Material: Silver (.925)
1 Matona - Hailé Selassié I
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 1 Matona
(0.01)
Year: 1923 (1931) / Material: Copper
1 Ghersh - Menelik II
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 1 Ghersh
(1/16)
Year: 1889-1895 (1897-1903) / Material: Silver (.835)
½ Birr - Menelik II
Country: Ethiopia / Denomination: 1/2 Birr
(0.50)
Year: 1887-1889 (1895-1897) / Material: Silver (.835)