Mauritania 20 Ouguiya 2009-2014

History

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

From AH 1430 (2009) to AH 1431 (2010) the style of the Q in BANQUE changed. Earlier coins have the slash separate from the main circle while later coins have the two parts connected. The images below are from AH 1430 and AH 1431.

Obverse	Coat of arms Mauritania Symbol, amulet, talisman Five-pointed star Tree, flower, plant etc. Palm 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 09 20 OUGUIYA BANQUE CENTRALE DE MAURITANIE
Reverse	Symbol, amulet, talisman Star and crescent 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 ١٤٣٠
Edge	Interrupted reeded