Mozambique 100-METICAIS (KM120)¶
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Reverse: KURUNA PRAWN
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Obverse: Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Nickel clad steel
- Country
- Mozambique
- Approx. Size
- 26.5mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Arthropods
- Species
- Kuruna Prawn
- KM#
- 120
The Kuruna Prawn, aka Kuruna Shrimp, aka Japanese Tiger Shrimp, aka Mozambique Prawn... whatever name you call it, the prawns off the coast of Mozambique are well known for their large size and delicious flavour. If you want to cook some up yourself, here's a recipe courtesy of congocookbook.com.
Mozambique¶
- Area
- Africa
The Republic of Mozambique started as a Portugese colony in 1505 and acheived independence in 1975. Unfortunately, the country suffered through an intense civil war starting two years after independence and lasting for fifteen years. Mozambique suffers from one of the highest infant mortality rates and lowest life-expectancies in the world, due mainly to malaria. Despite its problems, the people of Mozambique have largely retained their indigenous culture and the country has been improving economically while working hard on maintaining good relationships with its neighbours. Mozambique is known for its wood sculpture, especially by the Makonde people, and for its traditions of dance.
