5 Millimes
5 Millimes
Tunisia · 1960
A circulated mid-20th-century Tunisian coin featuring an olive or traditional tree on the obverse and the denomination within a wreath on the reverse.
- Country
- Tunisia
- Year
- 1960
- Denomination
- 5 Millimes
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Overview
A circulated mid-20th-century Tunisian coin featuring an olive or traditional tree on the obverse and the denomination within a wreath on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued shortly after Tunisia gained independence from France in 1956 and established its republic in 1957, representing the early currency reforms of President Habib Bourguiba.
Obverse (front)
Features a central tree (olive tree) motif, Arabic legends surrounding the upper rim, and the Gregorian year '1960' at the bottom.
Reverse (back)
Features the large Arabic numeral denomination '5' in the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath with Arabic text at the top rim.
Estimated value
$1-$5 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Overall grade/condition and preservation of surface details are the primary drivers of value for common-date modern world coins.
Grade assessment
About Good to Good (AG-G), showing heavy wear, surface marks, and abrasion across the details.
Mintage & rarity
Common, widely minted for circulation.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Counterfeits are virtually nonexistent for low-denomination circulating aluminum or base metal coins of this era due to low face value.
Notable varieties & errors
No major rare die varieties or mint errors command significant premiums for this specific issue.
Similar coins
Other North African minor coins from Morocco, Algeria, and Libya from the mid-20th century.
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry, cool environment in a non-PVC coin flip or holder. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.
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