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Morocco
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50 Centimes, 1944
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Small denomination coins were in short supply during WWI. Morocco issued
postage size 50 Centimes, 1 Franc and 2 Francs cardboard notes as temporary
substitutes for coins. This 50 Centime note, measuring 41mm x 32mm (about 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 inches), is the
world's smallest bank note.
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5 Dirhams, 1970
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Front: King Hassan II (1929-1999), King of Morocco 1961-1999
Hassan II, born in Morocco, was the 21st Monarch of the Alaouite
Dynasty. He received his early education in Morocco, and studied Law at
the University of Bordeaux in France. He became King of Morocco upon the death of
his father, King Mohammed V.
Back: Industrial processing
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10 Dirhams, 1987
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Front: King Hassan II (1929-1999), King of Morocco 1961-1999
Back: Musical instrument, and pillar
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50 Dirhams, 1987
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Front: King Hassan II (1929-1999), King of Morocco 1961-1999
Back: Mounted militia charging, and flowers
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50 Dirhams, 2009
Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the central bank
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Front: Portraits of Kings Mohammed VI, Hassan II and Mohammed V.
Back: Headquarters of Bank Al-Maghrib in Rabat
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Back to Africa
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Morocco, located on the northwest corner of Africa, was divided into French and
Spanish protectorates in 1912. Became independent in 1956. For a more detailed
country profile, see CIA World Factbook on Morocco.
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