250 Meticais 1985, 10 Years of Independence [Mozambique]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
On the left, a five-pointed star superimposed on the outline map of the country. On the right, the inscription in Portuguese '10 anos de independência' — '10 years of independence' and the dates 1975 —1985.
Obverse
Along the upper edge, the Portuguese text 'República Popular de Moçambique' — 'People's Republic of Mozambique'. Below, '250 METICAIS' — '250 meticais' and the mint year 1985. In the center is the national coat of arms — crossed hoe and Kalashnikov rifle and an open book, set against a cogwheel and rising sun, all framed by a wreath of maize and sugarcane stalks bound twice with a ribbon. The composition is crowned by a five-pointed star.