5 Milliemes 1390-1391 (1970-1971) front 5 Milliemes 1390-1391 (1970-1971) back
5 Milliemes 1390-1391 (1970-1971) photo
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)

5 Milliemes

 
Bronze 3.95 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Democratic Republic (1969-1985)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1390-1391 (1970-1971)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Milliemes (0.005&nbspSDP)
Currency
First pound (1956-1992)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
8 June 1992
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#19156
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Denomination with cotton sprigs from left and right.
Arabic inscription on top and bottom

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
جمهورية السودان الديمقراطية
٥
مليمات

Translation:
Democratic Republic of the Sudan
5
Milliemes

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM#41.1 Large Arabic legend and narrow 5
KM#41.2 Small Arabic legend and wide 5

KM#PS5:

© Dato Mikeladze

Interesting fact

The 5 Milliemes coin from Sudan, which was minted between 1970 and 1971, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a traditional Sudanese boat, known as a "felucca," sailing down the Nile River. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the Nile, which has been a vital source of life and transportation for centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1390 (1970)  1646 - - - - - -
1391 (1971)  1772 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Milliemes 1390-1391 (1970-1971) coin.