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This 25 Matonas coin was issued during the reign of Hailé Selassié I, King of Kings of Ethiopia, one of the most iconic African leaders of the 20th century.
Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Hailé Selassié I in regal attire, inscriptions in Geez script.
Reverse: The Lion of Judah holding a cross-topped banner, denomination 25 below, inscriptions in Geez script around.
Specifications:
Composition: Nickel
Weight: ~6 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Mint: Struck in Paris Mint (early 20th century issues)
Historical Context: Hailé Selassié I is remembered globally as a symbol of Ethiopian sovereignty and resistance against colonialism. The Lion of Judah remains a powerful national and cultural emblem.
Collector Appeal:
Highly collectible due to its imperial portrait and Lion of Judah design.
Scarce in South Africa, especially in nickel issues compared to silver.
Appeals to collectors of African coinage, Ethiopian heritage, and historical world currency.
