Democratic Republic of East Timor
Unrecognized state (1975-1976), Country in Southeast Asia (2002-present)
Location: Lesser Sunda Islands
Capital City: Dili
Government type: Republic
Main languages: Portuguese, Tetum
Main religions: Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1975: Portuguese Timor unilaterally declares independence
1975-1976: Indonesian invasion
1976: Annexed to Indonesia
1999: Referendum backs independence and the United Nations assumes transitional governance
2002: Independence restored
Currency
US Dollar (2003-present)
1 Dollar = 100 Cents
Note: Though using the US Dollar, East Timor does issue coins denominated in centavos that circulate alongside American coinage.
Coins from East Timor in the collection
•1 Centavo, 2004 (nickel-plated steel, Lisbon mint, KM#1)
•10 Centavo, 2004 (nickel-plated steel, Lisbon mint, KM#3)
•25 Centavo, 2004 (nickel brass, Lisbon mint, KM#4)