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20 Ouguiya
| Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass plated steel ring | 6.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1430-1435 (2009-2014) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Ouguiya (20 MRO) |
| Currency | Old Ouguiya (1973-2018) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass plated steel ring |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#12844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Centre: Crescent & Star with Sprigs on either-side & below the denomination in Arabic (20 Ouguiya).
Outer Circle: Arabic lettering of the Country's Central Bank & the year in Islamic or Hijri calendar.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
٢٠
أوقية
١٤٣٠
Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
20 Ouguiya
1430
Edge
Alternate reeded and plain sections.
Comment
From AH 1430 (2009) to AH 1431 (2010) the style of the Q in BANQUE changed. Earlier coins have the slash separate from the main circle while later coins have the two parts connected. The images below are from AH 1430 and AH 1431.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Ouguiya coin from Mauritania is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel-plated steel center surrounded by a brass-plated steel ring. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout in the world of numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 (2009) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1431 (2010) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1435 (2014) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Ouguiya 1430-1435 (2009-2014) coin.
