Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Mauritania |
|---|---|
| Năm | 2017-2018 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Khoums = 1/5 Ouguiya |
| Tiền tệ | New Ouguiya (2018-date) |
| Chất liệu | Copper plated steel |
| Trọng lượng | 2.1 g |
| Đường kính | 16 mm |
| Độ dày | 2 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#11 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | National Seal. Face value, Central Bank inscription and year of issue. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Arabic |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية ١٤٣٩ ١/٥ أوقية (Translation: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania 1439 1/5 Ouguiya) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Fish. Year of issue and face value. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
البنك المركزي الموريتاني 2017 1/5 OUGUIYA (Translation: The Central Bank of Mauritania 2017 1/5 Ouguiya) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1439 (2017) - ١٤٣٩ - 1440 (2018) - ١٤٤٠ - |
| ID Numisquare | 5794659000 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1/5 Ouguiya coin, issued by Mauritania in 2017-2018, marks a pivotal redenomination under President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Effective January 1, 2018, the Ouguiya (MRO) was revalued, with 10 old Ouguiya (MRU) becoming 1 new Ouguiya. This fractional denomination, equivalent to 20 old Ouguiya, facilitated transactions and reinforced the new monetary system, signifying a crucial moment in the nation's economic history.
Artistry: The engraver for this mass-produced circulating issue is typically uncredited. Stylistically, it follows a modern, nationalistic school, emphasizing clear communication of value and identity. The obverse commonly features the national emblem—a star, crescent, and palm tree—encircled by the nation's name in Arabic and French. The reverse displays the denomination and date, rendered in a clean, legible font, reflecting a utilitarian aesthetic common to contemporary coinage.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a copper-plated steel planchet (16 mm, 2.1 grams, KM#11), this coin's technical qualities are typical for a modern base metal issue. High points for wear include the central star and crescent on the obverse and the raised numerals on the reverse. The copper plating can show abrasion or loss on highest relief areas or along the plain edge. A sharp strike exhibits crisp details on the palm tree and clear element separation, though minor planchet imperfections are not uncommon for this composition.