½ Dinar 1968 front ½ Dinar 1968 back
½ Dinar 1968 photo
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½ Dinar

1968 year
Nickel 11.95 g 28.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Period
Republic (1957-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1968
Value
½ Dinar (دينار) ½ TND = USD 0.16
Currency
Dinar (1958-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
11.95 g
Diameter
28.9 mm
Thickness
2.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1198
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Denomination

Lettering:
البنك المركزي التونسي
نصف ½ دينار
1968

Translation:
Central Bank of Tunisia
½ Dinar
1968

Engraver: R. Corbin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The ½ Dinar 1968 coin from Tunisia was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who designed many coins and stamps for various countries, including France, Tunisia, and Morocco. The coin features a portrait of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, on one side, and a depiction of a traditional Tunisian archway on the other. The coin's design is notable for its blend of modern and traditional elements, reflecting Tunisia's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dinar 1968 coin.