© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
5 Ouguiya
| Nickel plated steel | 4.71 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1439-1440 (2017-2018) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Ouguiya 5 MRU = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | New Ouguiya (2018-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.71 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Instruments. Year of issue and face value.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
2017 5 OUGUIYA
Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
2017 5 Ouguiya
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Ouguiya coin from Mauritania features the country's national symbol, the Mauritanian flag, on one side, and the date of issue, 1439-1440 (2017-2018), on the other side. The use of the Islamic calendar year (1439-1440) alongside the Gregorian calendar year (2017-2018) reflects Mauritania's cultural and religious heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1439 (2017) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1440 (2018) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Ouguiya 1439-1440 (2017-2018) coin.
