Algeria 50 Dinars Dama Gazelle 2018 KM 126 Bimetallic UNC Coin
The Algeria 50 Dinars 2018 KM#126 is one of the most attractive animal-themed denominations in Algeria’s modern circulation series.
Its defining motif is the Dama gazelle, a Saharan antelope native to North Africa. KM#126 was introduced in 1992 and remained a standard circulation type for many years, with the 2018 issue corresponding to 1439 AH. NGC Coin
Historical Background
Algeria introduced the Algerian Dinar in 1964. During the 1990s, a distinctive generation of coins appeared featuring animals associated with Algeria and the wider North African region.
The 50 Dinars denomination was assigned the Dama gazelle, complementing the other wildlife motifs found across denominations such as the elephant, falcon, lion, fennec fox and camel.
The type is classified as a standard circulation coin, rather than a commemorative issue. Numista
Coin Specifications
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 50 Dinars
- Year: 2018
- Islamic Date: 1439 AH
- KM Number: KM#126
- Schön Number: Schön#42
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Type: Standard circulation coin
- Composition: Bimetallic
- Centre: Stainless steel
- Outer Ring: Aluminium bronze
- Weight: 9.27 g
- Diameter: 28.5 mm
- Thickness: 2.26 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Plain
- Orientation: Coin alignment
- Mint: Algiers
- Theme: Dama Gazelle / Wildlife Numista
Obverse
The obverse displays the denomination 50 Dinars prominently in the centre.
Arabic inscriptions identify the issuing institution and denomination:
بنك الجزائر — Bank of Algeria
50
دينارا — Dinars
Two stars appear on the outer ring, while the contrasting metals clearly separate the central denomination from the surrounding design. Numista
Reverse
The reverse features the head of a Dama gazelle facing left, surrounded by a stylised decorative pattern.
The dates appear on either side of the animal, with the 2018 issue corresponding to:
1439 AH / 2018
The gazelle portrait is the defining element of KM#126 and makes the denomination immediately recognisable. NGC Coin
The Dama Gazelle
The Dama gazelle (Nanger dama) is a large gazelle historically distributed across the Sahara and Sahel.
Its distinctive appearance and North African habitat make it an appropriate subject for Algeria’s wildlife-themed circulation series. The species is specifically identified as the Dama gazelle in numismatic catalogues, rather than simply a generic gazelle. NGC Coin
Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
The Algeria 50 Dinars Dama Gazelle 2018 KM 126 UNC coin combines a striking wildlife motif with a large 28.5 mm bimetallic format.
It is particularly suitable for collections focused on Algerian coins, African wildlife, gazelles and antelopes, animals on coins, Islamic-dated coins and bimetallic world currency.
In UNC condition, the contrast between the silver-coloured centre and golden outer ring is particularly attractive.
