50 Qirsh Pattern
1422 (2001) year| Brass plated steel | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1985-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1422 (2001) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Piastres (٥٠ قرشاً) (0.050 SDD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1992-2007) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination and dates
Lettering:
جمهورية السودان
٥٠ قرشاً
١٤٢٢هـ - ٢٠٠١م
Translation:
Republic of Sudan
50 Qirsh
AD2001 - AH1422
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Qirsh coin was designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Sudan's independence from British colonial rule in 1956. The coin features the national emblem of Sudan on one side and a pattern of geometric shapes on the other. The use of brass plating on steel gives the coin a unique look and feel, and its relatively low weight makes it easy to handle and transport. Despite its small size, the coin is a significant symbol of Sudan's rich history and culture.