Description
Country: Algeria
• Denomination: 200 Dinars
• Year: 2012
• Commemorates: 50th Anniversary of Independence (1962–2012)
• Type: Bi-metallic circulation commemorative
• Metal: Nickel-brass center, nickel outer ring
• Diameter: approx. 26–28 mm
• Edge: Plain / security edge
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🖼 Design Details
Obverse (shown in your photo):
• Large “50” symbolizing 50 years
• Crescent and star (national symbol)
• Dates: 1962 – 2012
• Arabic inscriptions around the rim
Reverse:
• Denomination “200 Dinars”
• National emblem elements
• Additional commemorative inscriptions
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🏷 Grading (Your Slab)
• Grading Company: MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance
• Grade: XF 45 (Extremely Fine)
✔ Light circulation wear
✔ Good contrast between center and ring
✔ Strong visible details
From your photo, the coin shows normal light wear consistent with XF.
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💰 Value Estimate
This is a modern commemorative circulation coin.
• Raw value: $5 – $12 USD
• Slabbed XF example: $10 – $18 USD
• Not silver — value is collector-based only.
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⭐ Collector Notes
• Popular among North African and modern commemorative collectors.
• Bimetallic design makes it visually attractive.
• Not rare, but desirable as a national milestone issue.