5 Dinars (French legend; with flags) 1959-1962 front 5 Dinars (French legend; with flags) 1959-1962 back
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5 Dinars French legend; with flags

 
Gold (.900) 11.79 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Period
Republic (1957-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1959-1962
Value
5 Dinars (دينار) 5 TND = USD 1.63
Currency
Dinar (1958-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
11.79 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111935
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms with flags above sprigs, value and banner, French legend

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE · TUNISIENNE
5
CINQ DINARS

Translation:
Tunisian Republic
5 Dinars

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Dinars (French legend; with flags) 1959-1962 gold coin from Tunisia is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, while the reverse side features the Tunisian flag and a palm tree, which is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Arab culture. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.