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  • 1/2 Dinar 1968, KM# 291, Tunisia
  • 1/2 Dinar 1968, KM# 291, Tunisia
Description

Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba (1903–2000) was a Tunisian lawyer, nationalist leader and statesman who served as the country's leader from independence in 1956 to 1987. He first served as the second Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tunisia before proclaiming the Tunisian Republic in 1957 and thus becoming the first President of Tunisia. Prior to that, he played a major role in obtaining independence from France, ending the 75 years old protectorate and earning the title of "Supreme Combatant".

Engraver: R. Corbin

Obverse

Depicts a head of Habib Bourguiba facing left, surrounded by the inscriptions "Habib Bourguiba" above and "President of the Tunisian Republic" below. Engraver's name below the head.

الحبيب بورقيبة
R · CORBIN
رئيس الجمهورية التونسية

Reverse

Value and date surrounded by the inscription "Central Bank of Tunisia" above.

البنك المركزي التونسي
نصف 1/2 دينار
1968

Edge

1/2 Dinar

KM# 291 Schön# 229
Characteristics
Material Nickel
Weight 12.1 g
Diameter 28.9 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# E32
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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