Morocco 1974 santim

from the Mountain Groan Collection

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 issued 1974 only from the Royal Mint in Llantrisant.

Recorded mintage: 10,240,000 plus 20,000 proofs plus a few in gold (Y58a).

Specification: 0.7 g, aluminum, 17 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-Y58.

Source:

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

Link to:

• Morocco 1974 5 santimat F.A.O.
• 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