Coins of TUNISIA - 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: dinar = 1000 miles. Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 millimeters; 1/2 dinar, 1, 2, 5 dinars. Banknotes in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 dinars. Issuing Bank - Central Bank of Tunisia.
Main circulation coins: In the main circulation there are Coins in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 millimeters; 1/2 dinar, 1, 2, 5 dinars.
5 millimeters. Obverse: In the center - a cork oak, under it - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - the number "5", framed by two olive branches, below - the face value in Arabic in the Hijri and Gregorian styles. 1997, Aluminum. Diameter - 24,00 mm., Thickness - 1,50 mm. The weight - 1,50 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1997, 2004, 2005 In 1960, 1983, 1993, 1996 a coin of the same design was issued with a date in the Gregorian style.
10 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. 2009, Copper clad steel. Diameter - 19,00 mm., Thickness - 1,50 mm. The weight - 3,20 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 2009, 2011, 2013.
20 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Brass clad steel. Diameter - 22,00 mm., Thickness - 1,75 mm. The weight - 4,10 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was produced in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013.
50 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Aluminum bronze clad steel.Diameter - 22,00 mm. The weight - 5,50 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin has been produced since 2013. The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
100 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. 1996 Brass. Diameter - 27,00 mm., Thickness - 1,80 mm. The weight - 7,50 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was issued in 1960, 1983, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2004 - 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013.
200 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Copper-zinc alloy. Diameter - 29,00 mm., Thickness - 1,80 mm. The weight - 9,40 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin has been produced since 2013. The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1/2 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, the country's coat of arms framed by laurel branches and Arabic script: a shield divided into three parts, at the top - a ship under sail, on the left - scales of justice, on the right - a heraldic lion. At the bottom of the Coin there is the Hijri and Gregorian denomination framed by olive branches. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - the image of two palms holding wheat ears and fruits. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 2011 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23,50 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was issued in 1996, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013.
1 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, the country's coat of arms framed by laurel branches and Arabic script: a shield divided into three parts, at the top - a ship under sail, on the left - scales of justice, on the right - a heraldic lion. At the bottom of the Coin there is the Hijri and Gregorian denomination framed by olive branches. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - a picture of a woman harvesting. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 1997 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 28,00 mm. The weight - 10,02 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1996 - 1998, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013.
2 dinars. Obverse: In the center, in a circle - a cork oak, under it - the year of issue, framed by laurel branches at the edges. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - a panorama of the city, below - the number "2" and the face value in Arabic; at the top of the Coin there is an Arabic inscription. Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 29,40mm., Thickness - 1,90 mm. The weight - 11,20 g. Smooth edge. Coin of this type in circulation since 2013 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
5 dinars. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, the country's coat of arms framed by laurel branches and Arabic script: a shield divided into three parts, at the top - a ship under sail, on the left - scales of justice, on the right - a heraldic lion. At the bottom of the Coin there is the Hijri and Gregorian denomination framed by olive branches. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center is a portrait of Habib Ben Ali Burgir (1903 - 2000), the 1st President of Tunisia from July 25, 1957 to November 7, 1987. Under the portrait are the dates of the President's life. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic; between the inscriptions - three seven-pointed stars. 2002 Bimetal: ring - brass, insert - copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 29,00 mm. The weight - 10,00 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. The only year of release.
COINS RARELY MEETING IN CIRCULATION: Coins with denominations of 1 and 2 millimeters are rarely found in circulation, Commemorative, Special and Anniversary Coins, as well as Obsolete Coins.
1 millim. Obverse: In the center - a cork oak, under it - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - the number "1", framed by two olive branches, below - the face value in Arabic. 1960, Aluminum. Diameter - 18,00 mm., Thickness - 1,20 mm. The weight - 0,65 g. Smooth edge. The only year of release.
1 millim. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center - a cork oak, under it - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - the number "1", framed by two olive branches, below - the face value in Arabic. At the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in English: XXI CENTURY · FAO · FOOD SECURITY. 2000, Aluminum. Diameter - 21,00 mm. The weight –1,20 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1999, 2000.
2 millimeters. Obverse: In the center - a cork oak, under it - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA. Reverse: In the center - the number "2", framed by two olive branches, below - the face value in Arabic. 1960, Aluminum. Diameter - 21,00 mm., Thickness - 1,40 mm. The weight - 1,00 g. Smooth edge. The only year of release.
10 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Brass. Diameter - 19,00 mm., Thickness - 1,50 mm. The weight - 3,50 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was issued in 1960, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2008 There is no coin of this type in the FMD funds.
20 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. 2005 Brass. Diameter - 22,00 mm., Thickness - 1,75 mm. The weight - 4,50 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was issued in 1960, 1983, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005.
50 millimeters. Obverse: In the center, in a circle, an inscription in Arabic: CENTRAL BANK OF TUNISIA, below - the denomination in Arabic according to the Hijri and Gregorian style. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. Reverse: In the center - two-line denomination. Along the edge of the Coin there is an ornament. 1997 Brass. Diameter - 25.00 mm., Thickness - 1.64 mm. The weight - 5.95 g. Corrugated edge. This type of coin was issued in 1960, 1983, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009.
1/2 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Habib Ben Ali Burgir (1903 - 2000), the 1st President of Tunisia from July 25, 1957 to November 7, 1987. Under the portrait is the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there are circular Arabic inscriptions, in the lower part there is an inscription: TUNISIAN REPUBLIC. Reverse: In the center - the image of two palms holding wheat ears and fruits. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 1976 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter –23,50 mm., Thickness - 2,00 mm. The weight - 7,75 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1976, 1983.
1/2 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center - a map of the country, under the map - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: TUNISIAN REPUBLIC. Reverse: In the center - the image of two palms holding wheat ears and fruits. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 1990 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23,50 mm. The weight - 8,00 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1988, 1990.
1 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Habib Ben Ali Burgir (1903 - 2000), the 1st President of Tunisia from July 25, 1957 to November 7, 1987. Under the portrait is the year of issue. Along the edge of the Coin there are circular Arabic inscriptions, in the lower part there is an inscription: TUNISIAN REPUBLIC. Reverse: In the center - a picture of a woman harvesting. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 1976 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter –27,95 mm., Thickness - 2,08 mm. The weight - 9,75 g. Smooth edge. This type of coin was produced in 1976, 1983.
1 dinar. FAO Series. Obverse: In the center - a map of the country, under the map - the year of issue. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription in Arabic: TUNISIAN REPUBLIC. Reverse: In the center - a picture of a woman harvesting. In the lower part of the Coin - the denomination, in the upper semicircle - an inscription in Arabic. 1990 Copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 20,00 mm., Thickness - 2,08 mm. The weight - 9,85 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 8. This type of coin was produced in 1988, 1990.
