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        5 Pounds    
    
| Issuer | Biafra | 
| Year | 1969 | 
| Type | Non-circulating coin | 
| Value | 5 Pounds | 
| Currency | Pound (1967-1970) | 
| Composition | Gold (.917) | 
| Weight | 15.9761 g | 
| Dimensions | 29 mm | 
| Thickness |  | 
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ | 
| Engraver(s) |  | 
| In circulation to |  | 
| Reference(s) | KM#9 | 
| Obverse description | National arms. Country name at top, commemorative event at bottom as well as date. | 
| Obverse script | Latin | 
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA
1969
SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE | 
| Reverse description | Eagle holding the Declaration of Independence with motto around, two branches after that, and value at bottom. | 
| Reverse script | Latin | 
| Reverse lettering | THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL **
SPES
FIVE 5 POUNDS (Translation: HOPE)
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| Mint |  | 
| Mintage | 1969  - Proof - 3 000 
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| Catalog ID | 8788977850 | 
| Comments |  |