1000 Pesetas Freedom, Sovereignty, Peace
1997 year| Copper | 34 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Western Sahara |
|---|---|
| Period | Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1000 Pesetas (1000 EHP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1975-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dove of peace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA
SAHARAUI
1000
PESETAS
SAHARAUIS
LIBERTAD
SOBERANIA
PAZ
1997
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint: Servicios Documentales Filatelicos y Numismaticos, S.A. Madrid, SpainInteresting fact
The 1000 Pesetas coin from Western Sahara features a unique design that represents the country's struggle for freedom, sovereignty, and peace. The coin's obverse side depicts a Sahrawi woman holding a rifle and a child, symbolizing the country's fight for independence and the importance of protecting future generations. The reverse side features a map of Western Sahara, surrounded by the words "Freedom, Sovereignty, Peace" in Arabic, Spanish, and Sahrawi. This coin is a powerful symbol of the country's quest for self-determination and its commitment to peaceful resolution.
