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The metical (/ ˈ m ɛ t ɪ ˌ k æ l /; [2] plural: meticais) is the currency of Mozambique, abbreviated with the symbol MZN or MT.It is nominally divided into 100 centavos. The name metical comes from Arabic مثقال (), [3] a unit of weight and an alternative name for the gold dinar coin that was used throughout much of Africa until the 19th century.
Between 1935 and 1936, coins for 10, 20 and 50 centavos, 1, 2 + 1 ⁄ 2, 5 and 10 escudos, with the 2 + 1 ⁄ 2, 5 and 10 escudos in silver.In 1952, silver 20 escudos were issued.
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African currency was originally formed from basic items, materials, animals and even people available in the locality to create a medium of exchange. This started to change from the 17th century onwards, as European colonial powers introduced their own monetary system into the countries they invaded.
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The metica (plural meticas) was a proposed currency for Mozambique. It was divided into 100 centimos. Coins were produced dated 1975 and banknotes dated 1976. However, these were not put into circulation and the escudo continued to circulate until 1980, when the metical was introduced. [citation needed] Africa portal; Money portal; Numismatics ...
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