Coins MADAGASCAR - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Monetary unit: ariary. Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 ariari.
Banknotes in circulation: 100, 200, 500, 1, 000, 2, 000 ariari.
Issuing Bank - Central Bank of Madagascar.
Coins in circulation:
1 ariary Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of the most beautiful milkweed flower (Euphorbia pulcherrima), in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center of the coin - the image of a buffalo head, in the lower part - a wreath of ears and branches with fruits. At the top of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, there is a denomination in two lines: 1 | ARIARY.
2004, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 22.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 4.93 years
The only year of release.
2 ariary Obverse: In the center of the Coin - an image of flowers, in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there are wreaths of ears and branches with fruits, in the lower part there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY ROA. At the top of the coin, between the buffalo horns, there is a denomination in two lines: 2 | ARIARY.
2003, Copper clad steel. Diameter - 21.00 mm., Thickness - 1.48 mm. The weight - 3.23 years
The only year of release.
5 ariary Obverse: In the center, framed by laurel branches and ears of wheat, two-line denomination: ARIARY | 5, at the top - a five-pointed star. At the bottom of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: BANKY FOIBENT'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center, in a circle, is the image of rice stalks. At the bottom of the coin is the country's motto on the scroll: TANINDRAZANA | FAHAFAHANA | FAHAMARINANA (Fatherland, Freedom, Progress). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY DIMY.
1996, Copper clad steel. Diameter - 24.00 mm., Thickness - 1.50 mm. The weight - 4.70 year
This type of coin was produced in 1994, 1996
In 1992, a coin of a similar design was issued, with a legend on the obverse: REPOBLIKA DEMOKRATIKA MALAGASY.
10 ariary Obverse: In the center, framed by laurel branches and ears of wheat, two-line denomination: ARIARY | 10, at the top - a five-pointed star. At the bottom of the Coin - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: REPUBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA. Reverse: In the center - a picture of a peat carver at work. At the bottom of the coin is the country's motto on the scroll: TANINDRAZANA | FAHAFAHANA | FAHAMARINANA (Fatherland, Freedom, Progress). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY FOLO.
1999 Heptagonal coin. Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 24.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 6.50 g. Smooth edge.
The only year of release.
In 1992, a coin of similar design was issued, but with a different motto on the reverse: TANINDRAZANA | TOLOM - PIAVOTANA | FAHAFAHANA.
Coin of the same design, but round in shape, with the legend on the obverse: REPOBLIKA DEMOKRATIKA MALAGASY and the motto on the reverse: TANINDRAZANA | TOLOM - PIAVOTANA | FAHAFAHANA was produced in 1978 (nickel, Diameter - 26.40 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm., The weight - 8.95) and 1983 (copper-nickel alloy, Diameter - 26.40 mm., The weight - 9.00 year).
20 ariary Obverse: In the center, framed by laurel branches and ears of wheat, two-line denomination: ARIARY | 20, at the top - a five-pointed star. At the bottom of the Coin - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: REPUBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA. Reverse: In the center - an image of a tractor driver plowing a field. At the bottom of the coin is the country's motto on the scroll: TANINDRAZANA | FAHAFAHANA | FAHAMARINANA (Fatherland, Freedom, Progress). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY ROAPOLO.
1999 Decagonal coin. Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 28.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 9.10 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1994, 1999
In 1992, a coin of similar design was issued, but with a different motto on the reverse: TANINDRAZANA | TOLOM - PIAVOTANA | FAHAFAHANA.
Coin of the same design, but round in shape, with the legend on the obverse: REPOBLIKA DEMOKRATIKA MALAGASY and the motto on the reverse: TANINDRAZANA | TOLOM - PIAVOTANA | FAHAFAHANA was produced in 1978 (nickel, Diameter - 30.00 mm.) And 1983 (copper-nickel alloy, Diameter - 30.60 mm., The weight - 12.00 year).
50 ariary Obverse: In the center, framed by laurel branches and ears of wheat, two-line denomination: ARIARY | 50, at the top - a five-pointed star. At the bottom of the Coin - the year of issue. Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: REPUBLIKAN'I MADAGASIKARA. Reverse: In the center - the image of two baobabs. At the bottom of the coin is the country's motto on the scroll: TANINDRAZANA | FAHAFAHANA | FAHAMARINANA (Fatherland, Freedom, Progress). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY DIMAMPOLO.
2005 11-sided coin. Akmonital. Diameter - 30.50 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 10.40 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1994, 1996, 2005
In 1992, a coin of similar design was put into circulation, but with a different motto on the reverse: "TANINDRAZANA | TOLOM - PIAVOTANA | FAHAFAHANA.
COINS RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION:
10 francs Obverse: In the center - the image of a monkey, in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BANKY FOIBENT'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there are wreaths of ears and branches with fruits, in the lower part there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY ROA. In the upper part of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, the denomination is in two lines: 10 | FRANCS.
2003 Bronze alloy. Diameter - 22/00 mm. The weight - 4.40 g. Smooth edge.
The only year of release.
10 francs Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of vanilla flowers, in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there are wreaths of ears and branches with fruits, in the lower part there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY ROA. In the upper part of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, the denomination is in two lines: 10 | FRANCS.
1996, Brass clad steel.Diameter - 21.00 mm., Thickness - 1.50 mm. The weight - 3.30 g. Corrugated edge.
The only year of release.
COINS REMOVED FROM CIRCULATION:
1 franc | 1 iraimbilanya Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of the most beautiful milkweed flower (Euphorbia pulcherrima), in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: FAMOAHAMBOLAN'NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY. Reverse: In the center of the coin - the image of a buffalo head, in the lower part - a wreath of ears and branches with fruits. At the top of the coin, between the buffalo horns, there are three lines: 1 | FRANC | IRAIMBILANJA.
2002 Akmonital. Diameter - 17.00 mm., Thickness - 1.59 mm. The weight - 2.40 years
This type of coin was produced in 1965, 1966, 1970, 1974 - 1977, 1979 - 1983, 1986 - 1989, 1993, 2002
5 francs | 1 ariary Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of the most beautiful milkweed flower (Euphorbia pulcherrima), in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: FAMOAHAMBOLAN'NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY. Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there is a wreath of ears and branches with fruits. At the top of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, there is a denomination in two lines: 5 | FRANCS, at the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY.
1989 Akmonital. Diameter - 22.00 mm., Thickness - 1.94 mm. The weight - 5.00 years
This type of coin was produced in 1966 - 1968, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1979 - 1984, 1986 - 1989
5 francs | 1 ariary Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of the most beautiful milkweed flower (Euphorbia pulcherrima), in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: BANKY FOIBEN'I MADAGASIKARA (CENTRAL BANK OF MADAGASKAR). Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there is a wreath of ears and branches with fruits. At the top of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, there is a denomination in two lines: 5 | FRANCS, at the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY.
1996 Akmonital. Diameter - 22.00 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 5.00 years
The only year of release.
10 francs Obverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of vanilla flowers, in the lower part of the Coin - the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: FAMOAHAMBOLAN 'NY REPOBLIKA MALAGASY. Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an image of a buffalo head, on the left and right there are wreaths of ears and branches with fruits, in the lower part there is a semicircular inscription: ARIARY ROA. In the upper part of the coin, between the horns of the buffalo, the denomination is in two lines: 10 | FRANCS.
1989, Aluminum-bronze alloy.Diameter - 21.00 mm., Thickness - 1.60 mm. The weight - 3.50 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1970 - 1984, 1986 - 1989
In 1991, a coin of similar design was issued in brass-clad steel.
