Morocco 50 Dirhams Commemorative 2009 Pick 72 UNC Banknote
The Morocco 50 Dirhams Commemorative 2009 (AH 1430) Pick 72 banknote was issued by Bank Al-Maghrib on 1 October 2009 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Morocco (1959–2009). Unlike the standard circulating 50 Dirhams note, this special issue celebrates the history of Morocco’s central banking institution and is one of the country’s most popular commemorative banknotes.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is an essential addition to collections of Moroccan and commemorative world banknotes.
Historical Background
Bank Al-Maghrib was established in 1959, shortly after Morocco gained independence, replacing the former Banque d’État du Maroc. To celebrate its first fifty years, the Central Bank issued this commemorative 50 Dirhams banknote featuring the three monarchs who played key roles in modern Moroccan history: Mohammed V, Hassan II and Mohammed VI.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Morocco
- Denomination: 50 Dirhams
- Year: 2009 (AH 1430)
- Issue Date: 1 October 2009
- Pick Number: P-72
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank Al-Maghrib
- Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 147 × 70 mm
- Commemorative Theme: 50th Anniversary of Bank Al-Maghrib (1959–2009)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- King Mohammed VI
- King Hassan II
- King Mohammed V
- Holographic security stripe with the portraits of the three kings
- Royal Crown printed in colour-shifting ink
- Coat of Arms of Morocco
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
The three royal portraits symbolise Morocco’s political stability and the continuity of the Alaouite monarchy throughout the modern history of the Kingdom.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Bank Al-Maghrib Headquarters in Rabat
- Decorative Moroccan geometric motifs
- Large denomination numerals
- Bank inscriptions
The headquarters building represents the Central Bank’s role in maintaining Morocco’s monetary stability and financial development over the past decades.
Security Features
- Watermark of King Mohammed VI
- Electrotype 50
- Holographic security stripe with the three monarchs
- Colour-shifting Royal Crown
- Embedded security thread
- Raised intaglio printing
- Microprinting
- UV security features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Morocco 50 Dirhams Commemorative 2009 Pick 72 UNC banknote is one of Morocco’s most iconic commemorative issues. Its elegant design featuring three generations of Moroccan kings and its celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bank Al-Maghrib make it one of the country’s most desirable modern banknotes.
Perfect for:
- Morocco banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Commemorative banknotes
- Royal portrait collections
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 72 was issued only to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Bank Al-Maghrib, making it one of Morocco’s most collectible modern commemorative banknotes. The unique combination of Mohammed V, Hassan II and Mohammed VI on a single banknote distinguishes it from every regular circulating issue and makes it a favourite among collectors of Moroccan paper money.
