Mozambique - Portuguese Colony Coins
The official currency of Mozambique is the metical, introduced in 1980 after the country's independence. Mozambican numismatics reflect the rich history and political changes of this African nation.
Current currency and its history
The metical is divided into 100 cents and its ISO code is MZN. Prior to its introduction, Mozambique used the Mozambican coat of arms, inherited from the Portuguese colonial era. In 2006, a monetary reform was implemented that introduced the "new metical", equivalent to 1000 old meticals, to combat inflation.
Numismatic milestones
Among the numismatic highlights in Mozambique is the issuance of commemorative coins celebrating local fauna and historical events. In addition, the country has issued banknotes with colorful designs depicting Mozambican culture and biodiversity. An important milestone was the introduction of bimetallic coins in 2006, improving the security and durability of the circulating currency.
| Country | Mozambique |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Mozambican metical (MZN) |
| 1€ | 66,64MT |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Maputo |
| ISO2 | MZ |
| ISO3 | MOZ |
| Catalogued coins | 116 |
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Ancient coins of Mozambique
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Mozambique.
Portuguese Colony Republic Bank of MozambiqueThe most valuable coins
The most valuable Mozambique - Portuguese Colony coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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2,50 escudos
5 escudos
10 centavos
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50 centavos
1 escudo
10 escudos
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20 centavos
10 centavos
50 centavos
1 escudo
20 centavos
50 centavos
1 escudo
2,50 escudos
10 escudos
10 escudos
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