Algeria Set of 2 Coins 1 & 2 Centimes 1383 (1964) KM 94–95 UNC
This Algeria 1 and 2 Centimes 1964 coin set brings together two consecutive denominations from the country’s early post-independence coinage:
| Denomination | Date | KM# | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Centime | 1383 AH (1964) | KM#94 | Aluminium |
| 2 Centimes | 1383 AH (1964) | KM#95 | Aluminium |
Both coins are offered in UNC (Uncirculated) condition.
Historical Background
Algeria achieved independence from France in 1962, ending more than a century of French colonial rule.
The Algerian Dinar was introduced in 1964 as the country’s national currency, divided into 100 Centimes.
These 1 and 2 Centimes pieces therefore belong to the early coinage of the newly independent Algerian monetary system, making them historically more significant than their small denominations might suggest.
Coin Specifications
1 Centime – KM#94
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 1 Centime
- Date: 1383 AH (1964)
- KM Number: KM#94
- Condition: UNC
- Composition: Aluminium
- Weight: approx. 0.50 g
- Diameter: approx. 16 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Mintage: approx. 35,000,000
2 Centimes – KM#95
- Country: Algeria
- Denomination: 2 Centimes
- Date: 1383 AH (1964)
- KM Number: KM#95
- Condition: UNC
- Composition: Aluminium
- Weight: 0.60 g
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Thickness: approx. 1.12 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Mintage: approx. 50,000,000
Obverse
The coins feature early Algerian national symbolism accompanied by Arabic inscriptions identifying the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
The designs belong to the first generation of coinage through which independent Algeria developed its own monetary identity.
Reverse
The reverse identifies the denomination in Arabic and includes decorative elements characteristic of the series.
Both coins display:
1383 — Islamic Hijri calendar
1964 — Gregorian calendar
This dual dating is an attractive feature for collectors of Islamic and North African coinage.
Algeria’s First Dinar Coins
The historical context is the strongest feature of this small set.
The Algerian Dinar was introduced in 1964, so these coins date from the beginning of the country’s modern national currency.
Despite their low face values, the 1 and 2 Centimes pieces therefore document an important transition in Algeria’s monetary history following independence.
Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?
The Algeria 1 & 2 Centimes 1383 (1964) KM 94–95 UNC set offers two consecutive catalogue numbers and denominations in a single purchase.
It is particularly suitable for collectors of Algerian coins, African currency, early post-independence coinage, Islamic-dated coins and 1960s world coins.
UNC condition is also desirable for these pieces because their lightweight aluminium surfaces are particularly susceptible to scratches, marks and circulation wear.
