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½ Dinar FAO; Trial
1976 year| Copper-nickel | 7.75 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1957-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | ½ Dinar (دينار) ½ TND = USD 0.16 |
| Currency | Dinar (1958-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.75 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Two hands with three fruit and a wheat sprig, value below
Lettering:
البنك المركزي التونسي
ESSAI
ELMEKKI
نصف ½ دينار
Translation:
Central Bank of Tunisia
Essai
El Mekki
Half ½ Dinar
Engraver: Hatem El Mekki
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#303Interesting fact
This coin was never officially released into circulation, but it was minted as a trial piece for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. Its unique design and limited mintage make it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dinar (FAO; Trial) 1976 coin.
