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½ Buqshah
1382 (1963) year| Copper-aluminium (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%) | 2.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | North Yemen |
|---|---|
| Period | Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1382 (1963) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Buqsha (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%) |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Leafy branch within wreath and date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٣٨۲ - ۱۹٦٣
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1963 North Yemen ½ Buqshah coin was the first coin to feature the country's new emblem, which was adopted after the country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1918. The emblem features a golden eagle with outstretched wings, holding a shield with the national flag in the center. This design was meant to symbolize the country's strength, freedom, and unity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1382 (1963) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Buqshah 1382 (1963) coin.