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1000 Meticais Visit of Pope John Paul II, Silver Proof Issue
| Issuer | Banco de Moçambique |
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| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the People's Republic of Mozambique is displayed prominently in the upper centre of the field, depicting a Kalashnikov rifle and hoe crossed over an open book, framed by a rising sun, waves, and stalks of maize and wheat, surmounted by a five-pointed star. The circular legend REPÚBLICA POPULAR DE MOÇAMBIQUE runs along the periphery, with the denomination 1000 METICAIS inscribed in bold relief in the lower centre field, and the date 1988 below. The highly polished proof fields provide a sharp contrast to the frosted devices. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed right-facing portrait bust of Pope John Paul II occupies the centre of the field, depicted wearing his papal zucchetto and vestments with a cord and tassel at the neck, rendered in high relief with carefully engraved facial features and drapery. The circular legend PAPA JOÃO PAULO II . VISITA A MOÇAMBIQUE arcs around the upper periphery, while the date 1988 is inscribed along the lower exergual area. The mirror-like proof fields accentuate the frosted quality of the portrait, producing a striking cameo effect. |
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