Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1993 |
| Loại | Non-circulating coin |
| Mệnh giá | 50 Dollars |
| Tiền tệ | Dollar (1993-1997) |
| Chất liệu | Gold (.999) |
| Trọng lượng | 3.11 g |
| Đường kính | 17.95 mm |
| Độ dày | 3.1 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | 1 January 1997 |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Palm, camel and a dhow on the sea, in circle. Legend in Tigrinya, English and Arabic around the toothed rim. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Arabic, Ge`ez, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
ኤርትሪያ ★★★ ERITREA ★★★ الارتري ★★★ 1993 PM (Translation: Eritrea) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Stylized plant in laurel wreath surrounded by circle. Legend in Tigrinya, English and Arabic around the toothed rim. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic, Ge`ez, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
• መዓልቲነዳነት • INDEPENDENCE DAY • يوم الاستقلال • Au. $ 50 999.9 24th MAY 1993 (Translation: Independence Day.) |
| Cạnh | Reeded |
| Xưởng đúc |
(PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Số lượng đúc |
1993 PM - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2344899650 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1993 Eritrea 50 Dollars Independence gold coin commemorates the nation's de jure independence on May 24, 1993, following a UN-supervised referendum. This pivotal event marked the culmination of a thirty-year war for liberation from Ethiopia, establishing the State of Eritrea under its first president, Issaias Afwerki. This issue symbolizes the birth of a sovereign nation, a tangible testament to the Eritrean people's struggle and triumph.
Artistry: The coin's design, likely by an unattributed artist, embodies a modern commemorative style deeply rooted in national symbolism. The obverse features the Eritrean coat of arms—a dromedary camel symbolizing resilience—encircled by a laurel wreath, with "STATE OF ERITREA" and "1993". The reverse powerfully depicts freedom fighters, often interpreted as a mother and child, representing the struggle, sacrifice, and the nation's hopeful future, alongside "50 DOLLARS INDEPENDENCE".
Technical/Grading: Struck in .999 fine gold, this petite issue (3.11 grams, 17.95 mm) typically exhibits a high-quality proof strike. Key high-points for examination include the camel's head and wreath on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are the facial features of the figures and the intricate folds of their garments. A premium example will display fully frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields, with complete strike definition even in the smallest elements.