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500 Ouguiya Independence
1975 year| Gold (.920) | 26.08 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 500 Ouguiya (500 MRO) |
| Currency | Old Ouguiya (1973-2018) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 26.08 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value in square flanked by a camel head and fish with design above
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
البنك المركزى الموريتانى
500
أوقية
B. TURLAN
Translation:
The Central Bank of Mauritania
500
Ouguiya
B. TURLAN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Ouguiya (Independence) 1975 coin from Mauritania is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Mauritanian woman wearing a colorful garment and a gold necklace, while the reverse side features a stunning representation of a desert landscape with a camel, a palm tree, and a traditional Mauritanian tent. The coin's design is a celebration of Mauritania's rich cultural heritage and its long history of trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Ouguiya (Independence) 1975 coin.
