Timor-Leste Coins
The official currency of East Timor is the US dollar, adopted after its independence in 2002. This monetary system reflects the unique history and economic challenges of Southeast Asia's youngest country.
Monetary History
Prior to its independence, East Timor used a variety of currencies. During the Portuguese occupation, the Portuguese Timor escudo circulated. Later, under Indonesian control, the Indonesian rupiah was used. In the transitional period administered by the UN, Australian dollars were temporarily used before the final adoption of the US dollar.
Timorese Numismatics
Although East Timor uses the U.S. dollar, the country has issued commemorative coins in U.S. cents, known as Timor cents. These pieces, minted since 2003, are legal tender but are mainly of numismatic interest. Highlights include issues commemorating historical events, such as the first anniversary of independence and the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1989 .
| Country | Timor-Leste |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,04$ |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Dili |
| ISO2 | TL |
| ISO3 | TLS |
| Catalogued coins | 36 |
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📌 Some countries such as Timor-Leste have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Timor-Leste 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.
Coin catalogs related to Timor-Leste
You can consult other coins related to Timor-Leste, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
Coin Catalog
200 centavos
1 centavo
5 centavos
50 centavos
10 centavos
100 centavos
25 centavos
100 centavos (Boaventura de Manufahi)
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