Sahrawi peseta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sahrawi peseta |
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| ISO 4217 Code | None |
| User(s) |  Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic |
| Pegged with | Euro (166.386 pesetas = €1) |
| Subunit | |
| 1⁄100 | céntimo |
| Symbol | ₧ |
| Coins | 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500 pesetas |
The Sahrawi peseta (Arabic: البيزيتا الصحراوي, Spanish: Peseta saharaui) is the official currency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This is a country that is only partly recognized by other nations. The peseta is meant to be divided into 100 céntimos. However, coins for céntimos have never been made. Also, no paper money (banknotes) has ever been printed for the Sahrawi peseta.
The first Sahrawi peseta coins were made in 1990. But they didn't become the official money for Western Sahara until 1997. Most of Western Sahara is controlled by Morocco. So, the money used there is the Moroccan dirham. In other parts, like the Sahrawi refugee camps and areas controlled by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, people use Algerian dinars, Mauritanian ouguiyas, and sometimes the Sahrawi peseta.
The Sahrawi peseta is not widely used every day. Because of this, its exchange rate might not seem real. It was once linked to the Spanish peseta. When Spain switched to the Euro, the Sahrawi peseta's value became fixed. One Euro is worth 166.386 Sahrawi pesetas.
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Understanding Sahrawi Peseta Coins
Coins for the Sahrawi peseta are made to be used by people. They are made from a metal mix called cupronickel. The coins come in different values: 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, and 500 pesetas.
Common Sahrawi Peseta Coins
Here are some of the coins that were made for general use:
| Denomination | Year | Front (Obverse) | Back (Reverse) | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Peseta | 1992 | A Bedouin person and a dromedary (camel) with the words "TRANSPORTE TIPICO" (Typical Transport) | The coin's value and the Coat of Arms with the country's name | |
| 2 Pesetas | 1992 | A Bedouin person and a dromedary (camel) with the words "TRANSPORTE TIPICO" (Typical Transport) | The coin's value and the Coat of Arms with the country's name | |
| 5 Pesetas | 1992 | A Bedouin person and a dromedary (camel) with the words "TRANSPORTE TIPICO" (Typical Transport) | The coin's value and the Coat of Arms with the country's name | |
| 50 Pesetas | 1990 | A Bedouin person and a dromedary (camel) with the words "TRANSPORTE TIPICO" (Typical Transport) | The coin's value and the Coat of Arms with the country's name |
Special Commemorative Coins
Some special coins have also been made to celebrate important events. These are called commemorative coins. They are often made from valuable metals like copper, silver, or gold.
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Gold 40,000 pesetas. This coin celebrates 15 years of friendship between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Venezuela (1997).
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