20 Buqshah 1382 (1963) front 20 Buqshah 1382 (1963) back
20 Buqshah 1382 (1963) photo
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20 Buqshah

1382 (1963) year
Silver (.720) (Copper .280) 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
North Yemen
Period
Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1382 (1963)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Buqshas (½)
Currency
Rial (1918-1974)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1.44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14215
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Leafy branch within wreath and date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٣٨۲ - ۱۹٦٣

Translation: 1382 - 1963

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Buqshah 1382 (1963) from North Yemen is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Socialist symbols. On one side, the coin bears the inscription "الجمهورية اليمنية" (Al-Jumhuriyah al-Yamaniyah), which means "The Yemeni Republic," and on the other side, it features a portrait of a worker, symbolizing the country's socialist ideals. This blend of symbols reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as its political ideology at the time of the coin's minting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1382 (1963)  1016000 - - - - - -

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