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2 Qirsh Independence
1396 (1976) year| Copper-nickel | 3.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1969-1985) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1396 (1976) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Piastres (2 Qirsh) (0.02 SDP) |
| Currency | First pound (1956-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 8 June 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Legend and value above flower sprigs
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جمهورية السودان الديمقراطية
2
قرش
Translation:
Democratic Republic of the Sudan
2
Piastres
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintage of 1,000,000 according to SchonInteresting fact
The 2 Qirsh (Independence) 1396 (1976) coin from Sudan was designed by the famous British artist and sculptor, John H. Mills. Mills was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the first decimal coins for the United Kingdom in 1971. The coin's design features a portrait of President Jaafar Nimeiry, who led Sudan to independence from Egypt in 1956, on the obverse, and the national emblem of Sudan on the reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1396 (1976) | 1750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Qirsh (Independence) 1396 (1976) coin.
