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5 Fils

1971 year
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) 4.5 g 23.14 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Democratic Republic of Yemen
Period
People's Democratic Republic (1967-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1971
Value
5 Fils (0.005&nbspYDD)
Currency
Dinar (1967-1996)
Composition
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
23.14 mm
Thickness
1.47 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#11715
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

2 crossed daggers, name and date.Automatically translated

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
5 FILS · ٥ فلوس
1971

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Fils coin from the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, minted in 1971, has a unique feature. It's made of Nickel brass, an alloy composed of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fils 1971 coin.