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5 Buqshah

1382 (1963) year
Silver (.720) (Copper .280) 2.5 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
North Yemen
Period
Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1382 (1963)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Buqshas (⅛)
Currency
Rial (1918-1974)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
0.91 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#11722
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

Leafy branch within wreath and date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٣٨۲ - ۱۹٦٣

Translation: 1382 - 1963

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Buqshah 1382 (1963) from North Yemen is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Socialist symbols. On one side, the coin bears the inscription "الجمهورية اليمنية" (Al-Jumhuriyah al-Yamaniyah), which means "The Yemeni Republic," and on the other side, it features a portrait of a worker, symbolizing the country's socialist ideals. This blend of symbols reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as its political ideology at the time of the coin's minting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1382 (1963)  1600000 - - - - - -

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