Obverse. Photo © Monnaies et variétés
  • 20 Ouguiya 2004-2009, KM# 5a, Mauritania
  • 20 Ouguiya 2004-2009, KM# 5a, Mauritania
Obverse

National emblem divides date above value surrounded by the inscription "Central Bank of Mauritania" in French.

The Mauritania coat of arms is made up of a green circle with a grayish border. Inside of the circle, a gold star and crescent are located, as well as a palm tree. The green symbolizes Islam, the major religion in the nation, and the gold represents the sands of the Sahara desert.

20 04
20
OUGUIYA
BANQUE CENTRALE DE MAURITANIE

Reverse

Star and crescent divide sprigs with legend below value, all within circle of date and the inscription "Central Bank of Mauritania" in Arabic.

البنك المركزي الموريتاني
٢٠
أوقية
١٤٢٥

Edge

20 Ouguiya

KM# 5a
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 7.8 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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