Morocco 20 Dirhams Mohammed VI 2012 Pick 74 UNC Banknote
The Morocco 20 Dirhams 2012 (AH 1433) Pick 74 banknote was issued by Bank Al-Maghrib on 19 December 2013 as part of Morocco’s modern banknote series. Printed by Dar As-Sikkah, Morocco’s state security printer, the note combines royal symbolism with modern infrastructure and architectural achievements.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is one of Morocco’s most attractive low-denomination banknotes and an essential piece for collectors of modern African currency.
Historical Background
Introduced as part of the 2012 series, the 20 Dirhams denomination reflects Morocco’s rapid modernization while maintaining its rich cultural heritage. The reverse showcases two of the country’s most recognisable landmarks: the Moulay El Hassan (Hassan II) Bridge linking Rabat and Salé, and the spectacular Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Casablanca. The note remains legal tender today.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Morocco
- Denomination: 20 Dirhams
- Year: 2012 (AH 1433)
- Issue Date: 19 December 2013
- Pick Number: P-74
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank Al-Maghrib
- Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 131 × 70 mm
- Printer: Dar As-Sikkah (Morocco)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of King Mohammed VI
- Traditional Moroccan architectural motifs inspired by carved doors
- Coat of Arms of Morocco
- Royal Crown printed in colour-shifting ink
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
The design reflects Morocco’s monarchy together with the country’s rich Islamic artistic tradition.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Moulay El Hassan (Hassan II) Bridge over the Bouregreg River
- Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Moroccan geometric ornaments
- Large denomination numerals
The bridge symbolizes Morocco’s modern infrastructure, while the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is one of the largest and most impressive mosques in the world.
Security Features
- Watermark of King Mohammed VI
- Electrotype 20
- 4 mm colour-changing segmented security thread
- Colour-shifting Royal Crown
- Raised intaglio printing
- Microprinting
- UV fluorescent fibres and security thread
- Tactile marks for the visually impaired
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Morocco 20 Dirhams Mohammed VI 2012 Pick 74 UNC banknote beautifully combines Morocco’s royal heritage with its architectural and engineering achievements. Its vibrant purple colour and sophisticated security features make it one of the country’s most attractive modern circulating banknotes.
Perfect for:
- Morocco banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Modern world banknotes
- Islamic architecture collections
- Bridge and engineering-themed collections
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 74 was the first regular 20 Dirhams issued in Morocco’s 2012 series and remained in circulation until the redesigned 2023 (2024) Pick 80 was introduced. Because it was printed by Dar As-Sikkah, it also represents Morocco’s growing expertise in domestic banknote production and security printing.
