5 Qirsh 1408 (1987) front 5 Qirsh 1408 (1987) back
5 Qirsh 1408 (1987) photo
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5 Qirsh

1408 (1987) year
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 28% Zinc, 2% Nickel) 4.2 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Republic (1985-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1408 (1987)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Piastres (5 Qirsh) (0.05&nbspSDP)
Currency
First pound (1956-1992)
Composition
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 28% Zinc, 2% Nickel)
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
8 June 1992
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#30152
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Legend and value above flower sprigs

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
جمهورية السودان
٥
قروش

Translation:
Republic of the Sudan
5 Qirsh

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Qirsh coin from Sudan has a unique feature - it has a bilingual inscription, with the denomination "5 Qirsh" written in both Arabic and English. This reflects the country's diverse linguistic heritage and its efforts to promote multilingualism.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1987)  3112000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qirsh 1408 (1987) coin.