Tunisia - French Protectorate (1881-1956) Coins
The official currency of Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar, which is divided into 1000 millimes. This currency has been an integral part of the Tunisian economy since its introduction in 1960, shortly after the country's independence. Tunisian numismatics reflects a rich history dating back to ancient times, with influences from various civilizations that have left their mark on the region.
Monetary history of Tunisia
Before the adoption of the Tunisian dinar, the country used the Tunisian franc, introduced during the French protectorate. However, Tunisia's numismatic history is much older, with evidence of coinage dating back to Phoenician and Carthaginian times. During the Roman period, the region produced coins with unique designs that reflected the local culture. Later, under Arab and Ottoman rule, new monetary forms were introduced that laid the foundation for the modern system.
Numismatic milestones
One of the most significant milestones in Tunisian numismatics was the introduction of the dinar in 1960, which marked the country's economic independence. Since then, Tunisia has issued several series of commemorative coins, highlighting important historical and cultural events. A notable example is the series of coins issued in 1970 to commemorate the millennium of the founding of Kairouan, a holy city of Islam. In addition, in 2005, the Central Bank of Tunisia introduced a new series of coins with modernized designs, reflecting the country's progress and national identity.
| Country | Tunisia |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Tunisian dinar (TND) |
| 1€ | 3,32د.ت |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Tunis |
| ISO2 | TN |
| ISO3 | TUN |
| Catalogued coins | 185 |
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Ancient coins of Tunisia
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Tunisia.
Ottoman Empire 1574-1705 French Protectorate 1881-1956 1st Republic 1957-1987 2nd Republic 1988-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Tunisia - French Protectorate (1881-1956) 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.
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20 francs
10 centimes
50 francs
1 franc
5 centimes
5 francs
10 centimes
5 centimes
10 francs
5 centimes
2 francs
50 centimes
25 centimes
1 franc
2 francs
10 centimes
100 francs
20 francs
5 centimes
10 céntimos
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