10-angle coin Algeria 10 dinars 1979-1981

The 10 dinar coin of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (1964 – 2023) of non-circular shape (polygon with 10 corners) was issued in aluminum-bronze alloy in 1979 and 1980, in silver in 1979 and in gold in 1979.

Design

Side with value designation (reverse)

Inscription in a circle framed by an ornament:

Year of minting (1979 or 1980) 10 دنانير (10 dinars)

Side with issuer’s name (obverse)

Inscription in a circle framed by an ornament:

البنك المركزي الجزائري (Central Bank of Algeria)

Coin parameters

Aluminum bronze

Ministry: 1979 – 25001000, 1981 – 40000000

Weight (grams) – 11.37

Diameter (mm.) – 29.5

Thickness (mm.) – 2.29

Silver

Ministry: 1979 – 1000

Weight (grams) – 14.60

Diameter (mm.) – 29.5

Thickness (mm.) – 2.29

Gold

Ministry: 1979 – 100

Weight (grams) – 11.37

Diameter (mm.) – 29.5

Thickness (mm) – 2.29