© Ulmo
© Ulmo
5 Dinars Independence
1972 year| Nickel | 12 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Democratic Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 5 Dinars (5 DZD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1964-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
An oil well with wheat ears at base dividing dates at bottom, five stars flanking
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1972 1962
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Nickel variant bearing the same hallmarks as the silver one: Owl and Horn of Plenty.