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2 Dinars Magnetic
1445 (2024) year| Nickel plated steel | 9.6 g | 29.4 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Tunisia (البنك المركزي التونسي) |
| Period | Republic (1957-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1445 (2024) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Dinars (دينار) 2 TND = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Dinar (1958-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Tridecagonal (13-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#428253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Port view with issuer name above and value below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
البنك المركزي التونسي
المناء البونيقي بقرطاج
2
ديناران
Translation:
Central Bank of Tunisia
Punic Port of Carthage
2
Dinars
Edge
Interrupted milling
Interesting fact
The 2 Dinars (Magnetic) 1445 (2024) coin from Tunisia is notable for its unique magnetic properties. It is made of nickel-plated steel, which gives it a distinctive magnetic signature that sets it apart from other coins. This feature was incorporated as an anti-counterfeiting measure to prevent the production of fake coins. The use of magnetism in coinage is a relatively new innovation in the numismatic world, and Tunisia is one of the pioneering countries to adopt this technology in their currency.
