Morocco 5, 10, 20, and 50 Francs 1945 to 1951

The composition of these nice coins from Morocco can be aluminum, aluminum bronze, copper-nickel, or silver. The dates (e.g., 1371) are Mohammedan Hijri dates. These dates are annotated using the abbreviation AH (Anno Hegirae or Anno Hijrah), and started when Mohammed was alive around 600 AD. Converting AH1371 to a Western (Gregorian) date, factoring in that Mohammedan years have 354 days, you get 1951.

Morocco has been issuing these coins with the 1371 dates for years and years, so we don't really know the actual date of the coin.

These are interesting coins. They all look roughly the same. To evaluate your coin, first identify the specific type you have, then use the listings below to estimate value.

5 FRANCS SILVER (AH1347 to AH1352) 23 mm diameter, 5 grams weight, 0.109 troy ounces silver
5 FRANCS ALUMINUM BRONZE (AH1365) 30 mm diameter
5 FRANCS ALUMINUM (AH1370) 25 mm diameter
10 FRANCS SILVER (AH1347 to AH1352) 27 mm diameter, 10 grams weight, 0.219 troy ounces silver
10 FRANCS COPPER NICKEL (AH1366) 25 mm diameter
20 FRANCS SILVER (AH1347 to AH1352) 33 mm diameter, 20 grams weight, 0.437 troy ounces silver
20 FRANCS COPPER NICKEL (AH1366) 29 mm diameter
50 FRANCS ALUMINUM BRONZE (AH1371) 26 mm diameter

5 FRANCS SILVER
worn: $2 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $5
well preserved: $12
fully uncirculated: $45

5 FRANCS ALUMINUM BRONZE
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $12

5 FRANCS ALUMINUM
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $1
fully uncirculated: $5

10 FRANCS SILVER
worn: $3 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $7
well preserved: $15
fully uncirculated: $45
silver 10 francs dated AH1347 are slightly more rare, multiply these values by two

10 FRANCS COPPER NICKEL
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $5

20 FRANCS SILVER
worn: $8 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $30
fully uncirculated: $85
silver 20 francs dated 1347 are rare, multiply these values by two

20 FRANCS COPPER NICKEL
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $7

50 FRANCS ALUMINUM BRONZE
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $8

Remember that these are inflated catalog values and only apply to problem-free coins without cleanings, stains, spots or scratches. Check out the 'Important Terminology' page on the top left to properly interpret these catalog values.
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