20 Qirsh 1408 (1987) front 20 Qirsh 1408 (1987) back
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20 Qirsh

1408 (1987) year
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24% Zinc, 6% Nickel) 7.6 g 27.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Republic (1985-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1408 (1987)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Piastres (20 Qirsh) (0.20&nbspSDP)
Currency
First pound (1956-1992)
Composition
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24% Zinc, 6% Nickel)
Weight
7.6 g
Diameter
27.2 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
8 June 1992
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#12556
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Legend and value above flower sprigs

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
جمهورية السودان
٢٠
قرشا

Translation:
Republic of the Sudan
20 Qirsh

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Qirsh coin from Sudan has a unique feature - it has a bilingual inscription, with the denomination "20 Qirsh" written in both Arabic and English. This reflects the country's diverse linguistic heritage and its efforts to promote multilingualism.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1987)  1145000 - - - - - -

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