Lion Pendant & Necklace, Ethiopia Coin Hand Cut The Ethopia Two Birr was minted in 1982. In those years Ethoipia featured the Head of a Male Lion It has great detail and has always been one of our best Lion pieces. This one is done with no outer rim due to the original size being too large. After cutting it is plated in 14 Karat Gold & Rhodium, Guaranteed for life.