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Moroco 20 francs coin 1952 70 AED

Name: Moroco 20 francs coin 1952 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 70

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 3rd March 2026

Description

• Country: Morocco
• Denomination: 20 Francs
• Year: 1952
• Period: French Protectorate era (before independence in 1956)
• Metal: Typically Aluminum-Bronze or Copper-Nickel (varies by issue)
• Diameter: ~28–30 mm

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🖼 Design Details

Reverse (shown in your photo):
• “MAROC” at top
• Large “20 FRANCS”
• Arabic script below
• Decorative side elements

Obverse:
• Arabic inscriptions
• Hijri date may also appear

Bilingual (French + Arabic), reflecting colonial administration period.

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💎 Grade in Your Holder
• XF 40 (Extremely Fine 40)
• Moderate wear but strong details
• Nice mid-grade circulated example
• Graded by MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance

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📚 Historical Context
• Issued under French Protectorate (1912–1956)
• 1952 was during the reign of Sultan Mohammed V
• Just a few years before Moroccan independence (1956)

So this coin comes from an important transitional period in Moroccan history.

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💰 Approximate Value (2026 Market)
• Common circulated examples: $5–12 USD
• XF 40 grade: $12–25 USD
• No precious metal content (unless rare variant)

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⭐ Collection Perspective

Among your coins:
• 🕌 Almohad Dirham → oldest & most historical
• 🏛 Safavid 4 Shahi → strong historical Islamic piece
• 🇳🇱 2½ Gulden → highest silver weight
• 🇲🇦 20 Francs → strong North African historical interest

You now have a very nice mix of:
• Medieval Islamic
• Colonial era
• Modern silver
• European circulation