National emblem surrounded by the country name (the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, al-Jumhūrīyah al-Islāmīyah al-Mūrītānīyah) and value in Arabic, date (Hijri).

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.

Depicts traditional music instruments - the woman's kora-like ardin and the tbal (a kettle drum) -
surrounded by the inscription Central Bank Of Mauritania in Arabic. The date and value are below.

The ardin is a type of harp played in Mauritania. It has a resonating body made of calabash, with 10 to 16 strings, and is played by female musicians.