Tunisia | 1960 – Present | Dinar

Overview of the Coin Collection of Tunisia

Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is located in North Africa and is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage dating back to ancient civilizations such as Carthage.

Introduction

The Tunisian dinar (TND) serves as the official currency of Tunisia, subdivided into 1000 millimes. Derived from the Roman denarius used in ancient Carthage, the dinar has been in use since 1960, replacing the franc at a rate of 1000 francs = 1 dinar.

Evolution

First Series (1960-2014): Coins introduced in 1960 included aluminium 1, 2, and 5 millimes, along with brass 10, 20, 50, and 100 millimes. Over time, these denominations saw changes and updates, with some like the 1 and 2 millimes ceasing to be legal tender after specific years due to inflation and economic factors.

Second Series (2014-present): In more recent years, Tunisia introduced bimetallic 5 dinar coins in 2002 and tridecagonal coins in 2013, reflecting modern minting techniques and designs.

The current circulation of coins in Tunisia includes frequently used denominations such as 50, 100, and 200 millimes, as well as 1⁄2, 1, 2, and 5 dinars. Smaller denominations like 5 and 10 millimes are rarely used in daily transactions.

Key Features

• 1 millime: 1960 – Present – Out of circulation
• 2 millimes: 1960 – 2021 – Out of circulation
• 5 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 10 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 20 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 50 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 100 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 200 millimes: 1960 – Present
• 1⁄2 dinar: 1960 – Present
• 1 dinar: 1988 – 2021
• 2 dinars: 1960 – Present
• 5 dinars: 2002 – Present

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