Algeria 50 Centimes Constitution 1988 KM 119 UNC Coin
The Algeria 50 Centimes 1988 KM#119 is a circulating commemorative coin issued to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution.
Its commemorative side carries the dates 1963 and 1988, surrounded by stars and Arabic inscriptions. The coin was produced in aluminium bronze, giving it a characteristic golden appearance. Numista
Historical Background
Algeria achieved independence from France in 1962, beginning the construction of new political and monetary institutions for the independent state.
The country’s first post-independence constitution was adopted in 1963. Twenty-five years later, this 50 Centimes issue commemorated that constitutional milestone with the dates 1963–1988 incorporated directly into the design.
Unlike an ordinary circulation issue, KM#119 is officially catalogued as a circulating commemorative coin. Numista
Coin Specifications
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 50 Centimes
- Year: 1988
- KM Number: KM#119
- Schön Number: Schön#31
- Numista Number: N#2927
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Value: 0.50 Dinar
- Type: Circulating commemorative
- Commemorative Theme: 25th Anniversary of the Constitution
- Composition: Aluminium bronze
- Weight: 5 g
- Diameter: 24 mm
- Thickness: 1.4 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Reeded
- Alignment: Coin alignment
- Status: Demonetised Numista
Obverse
The commemorative side features the Central Bank of Algeria monogram, surrounded for much of its circumference by a border of stars.
The dates:
1963 – 1988
refer to the 25th anniversary being commemorated.
The Arabic legend identifies the:
البنك المركزي الجزائري — Central Bank of Algeria. Numista
Reverse
The denomination side features a stylised design with:
50
together with Arabic inscriptions identifying the Central Bank of Algeria and the denomination in Centimes. Numista
25th Anniversary of the Constitution
The dates are particularly important for identifying this issue.
Although the coin itself is dated 1988, the additional 1963 date refers to the constitutional event being commemorated rather than representing a second minting date.
This distinguishes KM#119 from Algeria’s ordinary 50 Centimes circulation coins and gives it a clear historical theme.
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
The Algeria 50 Centimes Constitution 1988 KM 119 UNC coin combines modern Algerian political history with an attractive golden aluminium-bronze composition.
It is particularly suitable for collections focused on Algeria, African commemorative coins, constitutional history, independence-era coinage and modern world coins.
Its status as a circulating commemorative also means it was intended for everyday monetary use rather than being produced solely as a collector piece.
