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20 Ouguiya
| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1393-1423 (1973-2003) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Ouguiya (20 MRO) |
| Currency | Old Ouguiya (1973-2018) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Emblem (crescent and star with sprigs) with denomination in center, arabic lettering and year surrounding.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
٢٠
أوقية
١٤٢٠
Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
20 Ouguiya
1420
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Ouguiya coin from Mauritania features an interesting design on its reverse side, which depicts a traditional Mauritanian woman wearing a veil and carrying a water jug on her head, surrounded by palm trees and a crescent moon. This design highlights the country's rich cultural heritage and the importance of women in Mauritanian society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1393 (1973) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1394 (1974) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1403 (1983) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1407 (1987) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1410 (1990) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1414 (1993) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1416 (1995) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1418 (1997) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1420 (1999) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1423 (2003) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Ouguiya 1393-1423 (1973-2003) coin.
