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1 Ouguiya with "واحدة"
| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1394-1423 (1974-2003) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ouguiya (1 MRO) |
| Currency | Old Ouguiya (1973-2018) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Centre: Crescent & Star with Sprigs on either-side & below the denomination (1 Ouguiya).
Outer Circle: Arabic lettering of the Country's Central Bank
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
١
أوقية
واحدة
١٤١٦
Translation:
Central Bank of Mauritania
1
Ouguiya
one
1416
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Arabic inscription "واحدة" (meaning "one") on one side, indicating the coin's denomination, while the other side features the coat of arms of Mauritania, which includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, symbolizing the country's Islamic heritage and its connection to the African and Arab worlds.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1394 (1974) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1401 (1981) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1406 (1986) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1410 (1990) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1414 (1993) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1416 (1995) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1423 (2003) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ouguiya (with "واحدة") 1394-1423 (1974-2003) coin.
