Morocco 1974 5 santimat

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by Morocco as part of the F.A.O. series along with a ten santimat (KM Y60). Morocco, unlike the rest of the Maghreb, was never under Ottoman control or even influence, being ruled by native dynasts. It was briefly (1912-56) partitioned between France and Spain but was restored to its native dynasty after World War Two, which family still rules today. This type was reissued in 1975-76.

Recorded mintage: 54,820,000 plus 30 in gold (Y59a).

Specification: 2 g, brass, 17.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y59.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Algeria 1974 5 centimes
• AH 1394/1974 santim
• Morocco 1974 10 santimat F.A.O.
• AH 1394/1974 20 santimat
• AH 1394/1974 50 santimat
• AH 1394/1974 dirham
• AH 1395/1975 50 dirhams, International Women's Year
• Coins and currency dated 1974
• return to coins of Morocco