What is this foreign coin?

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Found this in a box of nickels. I'm guessing China but not sure. Anyone recognize it?

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Hey there,

Ethiopia, 1969. Mintage 44,983,000 3.7 grams; Copper nickel clad.

Valued about $0.20 - $0.35

Nice strange find. Congrats

Happy Hunting,
Jason
 

Shake-N-Bake said:
Hey there,

Ethiopia, 1969. Mintage 44,983,000 3.7 grams; Copper nickel clad.

Valued about $0.20 - $0.35

Nice strange find. Congrats

Happy Hunting,
Jason

Isn't it wild that some of the most depressed countries on the planet produce many of the most intriguing and inspiring coins minted today?
 

Great lion head!
Make sure you post it on GMan's tracking list.
 

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