1 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) front 1 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) back
1 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) photo
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1 Ouguiya

 
Nickel plated steel 4 g 19.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Mauritania
Period
Islamic Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1439-1440 (2017-2018)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Ouguiya 1 MRU = USD 0.025
Currency
New Ouguiya (2018-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
19.9 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#130025
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Teapot. Year of issue and face value.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
2017 1 OUGUIYA

Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
2017 1 Ouguiya

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Ouguiya coin from Mauritania features the country's national symbol, the Mauritanian crescent, which is a crescent moon with a five-pointed star inside. The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam, which is the dominant religion in Mauritania, and the five-pointed star represents the five pillars of Islam. The coin's design is a reflection of the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1439 (2017)  - - - - - -
1440 (2018)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) coin.