Algeria 2 Centimes 1383 (1964) KM 95 UNC Coin

The Algeria 2 Centimes 1383 (1964) KM#95 is an early circulation coin from the formative years of independent Algeria.

Dated simultaneously 1383 AH and 1964, this small aluminium coin was issued during the introduction of the Algerian Dinar monetary system. The denomination represents 0.02 Dinar, or two hundredths of a Dinar. Numista

Historical Background

Algeria achieved independence from France in 1962. Two years later, the country introduced the Algerian Dinar (DZD) as its national currency.

The 1964 coinage therefore occupies an important place in Algeria’s monetary history as part of the country’s early post-independence currency.

The series included several Centime denominations, with the 2 Centimes catalogued as KM#95. The coin was struck outside Algeria by Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Numista

Coin Specifications

• Country: Algeria
• Denomination: 2 Centimes
• Year: 1383 AH (1964)
• KM Number: KM#95
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
• Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
• Value: 0.02 DZD
• Composition: Aluminium
• Weight: 0.60 g
• Diameter: 18 mm
• Thickness: 1.12 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Plain
• Alignment: Coin alignment
• Mint: Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Mintage: 50,000,000
• Status: Demonetised Numista

Obverse

The obverse displays an early Algerian national emblem, surrounded by the Arabic inscription:

الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية

meaning “People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.”

The emblem incorporates important Algerian national symbolism, including two Algerian flags, the Hand of Fatima and a star within a crescent. Numista

Reverse

The reverse places the denomination 2 Centimes at the centre, surrounded by decorative Arab ornamental motifs.

It also displays both dating systems:

1964 — Gregorian calendar
1383 — Islamic Hijri calendar

The Arabic denomination appears as سنتمان, identifying the value as two Centimes. Numista

Algeria’s First Dinar Coinage

The 1964 series is especially relevant to collectors because it dates from the introduction of Algeria’s national Dinar.

Rather than being a later redesign, KM#95 belongs to the early generation of coins created as Algeria established its own monetary identity following independence.

The aluminium composition also makes the coin exceptionally light: despite its 18 mm diameter, it weighs only 0.6 grams. Numista

Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?

The Algeria 2 Centimes 1383 (1964) KM 95 UNC coin combines several attractive collecting themes: early post-independence Algeria, Islamic/Gregorian dual dating, Arabic coinage and the country’s first Dinar series.

An UNC example is particularly attractive because aluminium circulation coins can easily acquire scratches and surface wear.