1 Birr, Ethiopia

1 Birr, Ethiopia, 2010-2020 obverse image1 Birr, Ethiopia, 2010-2020 reverse image
1 Birr coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Ethiopia flagEthiopia
  • Years of Minting:
    2010-2020
  • Period:
    Federal Democratic Republic (ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1995-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    6 reeded segments
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)
1 Birr Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$48.25

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Birr Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Weighing scales

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Roaring Ethiopian (or Abyssinian lion) lion's head facing right Binomial Name: Panthera leo roosevelti

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

6 reeded segments

1 Birr Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ኢትዮጵያ ፳፻፪

Reverse:

፩ ብር 1 Birr አንድ ብር (ānidi biri)

1 Birr Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring

Size

1 Birr sizes
  • Weight:6.82 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.9 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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