20 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) front 20 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) back
20 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) photo
© David Mikeladze

20 Ouguiya

 
Trimetallic: steel core, steel middle ring and steel outer ring (bronze plated / nickel plated / brass plated) 7.63 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Mauritania
Period
Islamic Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1439-1440 (2017-2018)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Ouguiya 20 MRU = USD 0.50
Currency
New Ouguiya (2018-date)
Composition
Trimetallic: steel core, steel middle ring and steel outer ring (bronze plated / nickel plated / brass plated)
Weight
7.63 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#130028
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius). Year of issue and face value.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
2017 20 OUGUIYA

Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
2017 20 Ouguiya

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin of the Year Award
Best Circulating 2019
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin_of_the_Year_Award

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique trimetallic design, with a steel core, steel middle ring, and steel outer ring that is plated with bronze, nickel, and brass. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1439 (2017)  - - - - - -
1440 (2018)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) coin.