Obverse

Reverse

1 Dinar

Tunisia (Central Bank of Tunisia) · 1983 (AH 1403)

A silver-colored base metal coin depicting an allegorical female figure harvesting olives/wheat with agricultural elements on the obverse, and a portrait of President Habib Bourguiba on the reverse.

Country: Tunisia (Central Bank of Tunisia)
Year: 1983 (AH 1403)
Denomination: 1 Dinar
Metal: Copper-nickel
Grade: Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the highest points of the design)

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Overview

A silver-colored base metal coin depicting an allegorical female figure harvesting olives/wheat with agricultural elements on the obverse, and a portrait of President Habib Bourguiba on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the presidency of Habib Bourguiba, who led Tunisia to independence from France in 1956 and served as its first president until 1987. The imagery emphasizes Tunisia's agricultural development, modernization, and natural resources.

Obverse (front)

Features a female harvester gathering crops, with a palm tree and tractor in the background, surrounded by Arabic text identifying the Central Bank of Tunisia at the top and the denomination '1 Dinar' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Features the right-facing profile portrait of President Habib Bourguiba, surrounded by Arabic legends and the Gregorian year 1983.

Estimated value

$1 - $5 in circulated condition, up to $10 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, absence of scratches or corrosion, and collector demand for modern Tunisian decimal coinage

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the highest points of the design)

Mintage & rarity

Common circulation coin

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a common modern base-metal circulation coin, counterfeiting is rare. Check for proper weight, diameter, and magnetic properties (copper-nickel is typically non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

Standard business strike with no major widespread errors or rare die varieties recognized for this specific year

Similar coins

Other Tunisian dinar commemorative and circulation issues from the late 20th century featuring national leaders and agricultural motifs

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment in a PVC-free flip or coin capsule. Avoid cleaning to preserve numismatic value.

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