Algeria 100 Dinars Alcomsat-1 Satellite 2019 KM 141 Bimetallic UNC Coin
The Algeria 100 Dinars 2019 KM#141 is a striking circulating commemorative coin dedicated to Alcomsat-1, Algeria’s first communications satellite.
Its space-themed reverse shows the satellite flying above the globe, with Africa prominently visible and Algeria highlighted in relief. Twenty stars decorate the outer ring, divided by Bank of Algeria monograms.
The combination of a satellite, globe and bimetallic construction makes KM#141 one of the most visually distinctive modern Algerian coins.
Historical Background
Alcomsat-1 was launched into orbit on 10 December 2017. The approximately 5.2-tonne communications satellite was designed to support services including broadband communications, voice, data and television. Numismática Visual
Algeria subsequently introduced this special 100 Dinars coin to celebrate the satellite. Numismatic catalogues classify KM#141 as a circulating commemorative rather than a normal standard-design 100 Dinars coin.
The type is catalogued for Islamic years 1440–1441 AH (2018–2020). Numista
Coin Specifications
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 100 Dinars
- Year: 2019
- KM Number: KM#141
- Numista Number: N#162566
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Algeria
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Type: Circulating commemorative coin
- Commemorative Theme: Alcomsat-1 Satellite
- Composition: Bimetallic
- Centre: Aluminium bronze
- Outer Ring: Stainless steel
- Weight: 11 g
- Diameter: 29.50 mm
- Thickness: 2.30 mm
- Shape: Round
- Orientation: Coin alignment
- Mint: Algiers Numista
Obverse
The obverse is dominated by the large numerical denomination 100 across the centre.
Arabic inscriptions on the outer ring identify the Bank of Algeria and the denomination in Dinars, while two stars separate the inscriptions. The central numerals incorporate fine micro-engraved details. Numista
Reverse
The reverse provides the main attraction of KM#141: the Algerian telecommunications satellite Alcomsat-1 orbiting Earth.
The globe shows Africa with Algeria raised prominently, together with portions of Europe and Asia. The outer ring incorporates a series of stars and Bank of Algeria symbols. Numista
Alcomsat-1: Algeria in Space
Alcomsat-1 represented an important development in Algeria’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Rather than using a traditional historical or wildlife motif, KM#141 therefore commemorates a modern technological achievement. This makes the coin particularly interesting for thematic collections focused on space exploration, satellites, astronomy, telecommunications and technology on coins.
The satellite itself is the central feature of the design rather than merely a small commemorative symbol.
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
The Algeria 100 Dinars Alcomsat-1 Satellite 2019 KM 141 UNC coin combines several popular collecting areas: African coinage, bimetallic coins and space-themed numismatics.
Its large 29.5 mm diameter provides plenty of space for the detailed satellite-and-Earth composition, while the two metals visually separate the central design from the surrounding inscriptions and stars.
