5 Ghirsh (1956 - 1969)
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Features
| Denomination | 5 Ghirsh |
| Catalog Number | KM# 34 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
١٣٧٦ - ١٩٥٦
Description:
The postman on the camel, he is delivering the mail between Khartoum and Berber. The "Camel postman", designed by Captain E.A. Stanton, appeared on Sudan's first stamps in 1898. It was used on coins from 1956 through 1971.
١٣٧٦ - ١٩٥٦
Description:
The postman on the camel, he is delivering the mail between Khartoum and Berber. The "Camel postman", designed by Captain E.A. Stanton, appeared on Sudan's first stamps in 1898. It was used on coins from 1956 through 1971.
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية السودان
٥
قروش
Description:
Denomination with legend above flower sprigs.
جمهورية السودان
٥
قروش
Description:
Denomination with legend above flower sprigs.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1376 (1956) | 40,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1386 (1966) | Proof | Very Common | |
| 1387 (1967) | Very Common | ||
| 1387 (1967) | 7,834 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1388 (1968) | Very Common | ||
| 1388 (1968) | 5,251 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1389 (1969) | Very Common | ||
| 1389 (1969) | 2,149 | Proof | Unknown |