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50 Piastres (Revolution) – Sudan

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 8th Anniversary of Revolution

Sudan

Context

Year: 1977

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1397

Issuer: Sudan

Period:

Democratic Republic

(1969—1985)

Currency:

First pound

(1956—1992)

Demonetization: 8 June 1992

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 15.7 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Standard: Silver half ounce

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #73

Numista: #9962

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 SDP

Obverse

Description:

Sudan's 1970–1985 emblem features a secretarybird holding a Mahdist-era shield, flanked by the dates. Scrolls above and below bear the national motto and state title. The design substitutes the common Arab eagle with this indigenous bird. The top inscription reads "Eighth Revolution May 25" with the country name below.

Inscription:

العيد الثامن الثورة ٢٥ مايو

١٣٩٧ ١٩٧٧

جمهورية السودان الدمقراطية

Translation:

Eighth Anniversary of the 25 May Revolution

1397 1977

Democratic Republic of the Sudan

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic