Algeria 2 Dinars Dromedary Camel 2003 KM 130 UNC Coin
The Algeria 2 Dinars 2003 KM#130 is a wildlife-themed circulation coin featuring a dromedary camel.
KM#130 was introduced in 1992 and remained in circulation with numerous dates through 2011. The series is struck in stainless steel and forms part of the distinctive generation of Algerian coins featuring animals native or historically important to North Africa. Numista
Historical Background
Algeria introduced the Algerian Dinar (DZD) in 1964, following independence from France in 1962.
A new family of coins introduced during the 1990s incorporated designs inspired by Algeria’s geography and fauna. The 2 Dinars denomination was assigned the dromedary camel, an animal deeply associated with transport and life across the Sahara Desert.
The 2003 issue is dated 1424 AH, making the dual Islamic/Gregorian dating an additional numismatic feature of this variety. NGC Coin
Coin Specifications
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 2 Dinars
- Year: 2003
- Islamic Date: 1424 AH
- KM Number: KM#130
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Type: Standard circulation coin
- Composition: Stainless steel
- Weight: 5.13 g
- Diameter: 22.5 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Plain
- Theme: Dromedary Camel / Wildlife NGC Coin
Obverse
The obverse displays the 2 Dinars denomination over a stylised outline of Algeria.
The combination of the denomination with the country’s geographical silhouette gives the coin an immediately recognisable national design. NGC Coin
Reverse
The reverse features a detailed dromedary camel’s head facing right.
The camel portrait is the defining motif of KM#130 and distinguishes the 2 Dinars denomination from the other animal-themed Algerian coins of the same period. NGC Coin
The Dromedary Camel
The dromedary (Camelus dromedarius), characterised by its single hump, has played an important role in North African and Saharan life for centuries.
Its ability to travel long distances in extremely hot and dry conditions made it invaluable for transportation and trade across desert regions.
For that reason, the camel is a particularly appropriate motif for an Algerian coin and gives KM#130 additional appeal to collectors of animals and wildlife on coins.
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
The Algeria 2 Dinars Dromedary Camel 2003 KM 130 UNC coin combines a distinctive Saharan animal design with Algeria’s modern circulation coinage.
It is especially suitable for collections focused on Algeria, African coins, camels, desert wildlife, animals on coins, Islamic-dated coins and modern world currency.
Its stainless-steel surface also gives the coin a clean metallic appearance that displays the camel engraving particularly well in UNC condition.
