Morocco Coins 1921-24 50 Centimes and 1951 1 Franc

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Country Morocco 
Type Common coin
Years 1921-1924
Value 50 Centimes (0.50 MAF)
Metal Nickel
Weight 4.8 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
References Y# 35, Schön# 27
Obverse
Five-pointed star surrounded by ornate pattern. Latin lettering above outer circle, Arabic lettering below.

Lettering: 
EMPIRE CHERIFIEN
الدولة المغربية

Translation: Moroccan Empire

Reverse
Ornate pattern around value.
NOTE: the issue year can be determined by whether there is the "lightning bolt" privy mark of Poissy Mint. This is found in the triangle below the Arabic text "سنتيم". Coins without privy mark are from 1921, coins with privy mark are from 1924.

Lettering: 
قطعة تساوي
50 CEN-
·TIMES

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