São Tomé and Príncipe Set of 5 Coins 10 Cêntimos to 2 Dobras Birds 2017 UNC
The São Tomé and Príncipe 2017 set of 5 coins brings together five denominations from the country’s redesigned Dobra currency series.
The collection is particularly attractive because of its bird theme, reflecting the extraordinary biodiversity of this small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea.
Coins Included in the Set
| Denomination | Year | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Cêntimos | 2017 | UNC |
| 20 Cêntimos | 2017 | UNC |
| 50 Cêntimos | 2017 | UNC |
| 1 Dobra | 2017 | UNC |
| 2 Dobras | 2017 | UNC |
The denomination progression is:
10 Cêntimos → 20 Cêntimos → 50 Cêntimos → 1 Dobra → 2 Dobras
The 2018 Currency Redenomination
These coins are dated 2017, but they belong to the new currency system introduced in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2018.
The country redenominated the Dobra at:
1 new Dobra (STN) = 1,000 old Dobras (STD)
A completely redesigned family of coins and banknotes accompanied the monetary reform.
This makes the 2017-dated coins especially interesting because they represent the first series of the new Dobra.
Birds of São Tomé and Príncipe
The wildlife theme is the strongest feature of this set.
São Tomé and Príncipe consists of volcanic islands with high levels of biodiversity and numerous endemic bird species found nowhere else in the world.
The modern coin series celebrates this natural heritage by placing different birds on its denominations, turning the five pieces into a small thematic wildlife collection as well as a currency set.
Coin Specifications
- Country: São Tomé and Príncipe
- Year: 2017
- Number of Coins: 5
- Denominations: 10c, 20c, 50c, 1D and 2D
- Currency: New Dobra
- Currency Code: STN
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Type: Standard circulation coins
- Theme: Birds / Wildlife
- Region: Africa / Gulf of Guinea
- Catalogue: New series
From Cêntimos to Dobras
The new Dobra follows a conventional decimal structure:
1 Dobra = 100 Cêntimos
This set therefore provides a useful progression from fractional denominations through to the 1 and 2 Dobras coins.
The 1 and 2 Dobras are particularly useful for illustrating the transition from the Cêntimo denominations into complete currency units.
Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?
The São Tomé and Príncipe Set of 5 Coins 2017 UNC combines three strong collecting themes:
African coins, island currencies and birds on coins.
It is particularly appealing to collectors of wildlife, ornithology, tropical islands, redenominated currencies and modern African coinage.
Because all five pieces are in UNC condition, the designs and original surfaces remain especially attractive for display.
