Algeria Coins
The official currency of Algeria is the Algerian Dinar, introduced in 1964 following the country's independence. Algerian numismatics reflect the rich history and culture of this North African nation, with designs that honor its heritage and achievements.
Current currency in circulation
The Algerian dinar is divided into 100 cents and is available in banknotes and coins. Current banknotes include denominations of 200, 500, 1000 and 2000 dinars, while coins circulate in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dinars. The designs on these pieces usually depict historical monuments, local flora and fauna, and important figures in Algerian history.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Before the dinar, Algeria used the Algerian franc, inherited from the French colonial era. An important milestone in Algerian numismatics was the issuance of the first series of coins in 1964, which marked the country's monetary sovereignty. In 2018, the Bank of Algeria launched a new series of banknotes and coins with improved security measures and updated designs, reflecting the country's progress and modernization.
| Country | Algeria |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Dinar (DZD) |
| 1€ | 140,61د.ج |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Argel |
| ISO2 | DZ |
| ISO3 | DZA |
| Catalogued coins | 211 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Algeria coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
10 dinares
1 dinar
8 maravedis (Spanish possession of Oran)
200 dinars (Pro-independence activist Ahmed Zabana)
4 maravedis (Spanish possession of Oran)
20 céntimos (FAO-Agricultural Revolution)
1 dinar (20th Anniversary of Independence)
50 centimes (1,400th Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's flight)
1 centime
50 centimes (30th Anniversary of the Franco-Algerian clash)
8 maravedis (Spanish possession of Oran)
10 dinares
5 dinares (20th Anniversary of the Revolution)
5 centimes
50 francs (French Occupation)
5 centimes (FAO-First Four-Year Plan)
20 dinares
2 maravedis (Spanish possession of Oran)
200 dinares (50th Anniversary of Independence)
10 centimes
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