20 Piastres / Qirsh (magnetic) 2006 front 20 Piastres / Qirsh (magnetic) 2006 back
20 Piastres / Qirsh (magnetic) 2006 photo
© David Mikeladze

20 Piastres / Qirsh magnetic

2006 year
Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass ring 5.02 g 22.19 mm
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Republic (1985-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2006
Value
20 Piastres (0.20&nbspSDG)
Currency
Second pound (2007-2011)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass ring
Weight
5.02 g
Diameter
22.19 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#77318
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Denomination in Arabic and English

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY PIASTRES
٢٠
2006 ٢٠٠٦
عشرون قرشاً

Edge

Reeded (fine or coarse reeding)

Comment

Edges picture above show the following:
Top coin: Fine reeding edge (found in magnetic coins only - Curved top stroke of 6)
Bottom coin: Coarse reeding edge (found in non-magnetic coins, or magnetic coins; both with Straight top stroke of 6)

Two varieties, the top stroke of the 6 in the date is straight and the top stroke of the 6 in the date is curved:


Interesting fact

The 20 Piastres / Qirsh coin from Sudan, which was minted in 2006, features a unique combination of metals. The coin's center is made of nickel-plated steel, while the ring is made of brass. This bi-metallic design adds to the coin's distinctiveness and makes it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Piastres / Qirsh (magnetic) 2006 coin.