© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
5 Ouguiya small type
| Brass plated steel | 5.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1430-1434 (2009-2012) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Ouguiya (5 MRO) |
| Currency | Old Ouguiya (1973-2018) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#53895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Emblem (crescent and star with sprigs) with denomination in center, arabic lettering and year surrounding.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
البنك المركزي الموريتاني
٥
أوقيات
١٤٣٠
Edge
Plain
Comment
From AH 1430 (2009) to AH 1431 (2010) the style of the Q in BANQUE changed. Earlier coins have the slash separate from the main circle while later coins have the two parts connected. The images below are from AH 1430 and AH 1434.
Interesting fact
The 5 Ouguiya coin from Mauritania features the country's national symbol, the Mauritanian crescent, which is a crescent moon with a five-pointed star inside. The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam, which is the dominant religion in Mauritania, and the five-pointed star represents the five pillars of Islam. The coin's design is a reflection of the country's rich cultural and religious heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1430 (2009) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1434 (2012) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Ouguiya (small type) 1430-1434 (2009-2012) coin.
