Tunisia 1982 5 dinars KM-325a

Sincona sale 31, lot 357

This specimen was lot 357 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 900 CHF (about US$1,068 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA, 5 dinars 1982ce/1402ah AU French legend Fdc." This type was struck in small numbers 1967-82 with Arabic (KM 326) and French legends. It is unlikely to have circulated beyond the president's circle of cronies and supporters. It is rare but inexpensive because of low demand.

Recorded mintage: 725 proofs.

Specification: 9.41 g, 0.900 fine gold, .270 troy oz AGW, this specimen 9.42 g.

Catalog reference: KF 155, KM 325a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

Link to:

• 1982 5 dinars, Arabic legends
• 1982 10 dinars, French legends
• 1982 75 dinars, year of the Child
• Coins and currency dated 1982
• return to coins of Tunisia