1 dinar 1972
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This 1972 Tunisian 1 dinar note (Pick P-67) features the distinctive portrait of President Habib Bourguiba on the obverse and a woman in traditional Tunisian dress on the reverse, both rendered in the elegant mauve and purple color scheme characteristic of this issue. In VF condition, the note shows expected circulation wear with creasing and handling marks, yet retains good detail and color saturation. The De La Rue production quality is evident in the fine engraving and complex geometric patterns throughout, making this a solid mid-grade example of this classic post-independence Tunisian currency.
Common. eBay market data shows consistent sales activity across multiple condition grades spanning 2013–2025, with VF examples regularly selling in the $1–$11 range and averaging approximately $3–$7 for circulated examples in recent years. The 2019 catalogue value of $6 for VF aligns with observed market prices. High-grade examples (PMG 66, UNC) command premiums ($30–$76), but circulated VF notes like this one are readily available to collectors. The print run for this standard issue was substantial, and no evidence of recall, rarity, or scarcity exists.
Issued on August 3, 1972, this note was produced during Tunisia's period of consolidation under President Habib Bourguiba, whose portrait dominates the obverse. The architectural imagery—the Ribat of Monastir (visible as the fortified structure) and the minaret of the Great Mosque of Monastir—reflects Tunisia's Islamic heritage and cultural pride during the early post-colonial period. The female figure in traditional dress on the reverse celebrates Tunisian cultural identity and the nation's social fabric during this transformative decade.
The obverse presents President Habib Bourguiba in formal portrait at right, dressed in Western business attire (suit and tie), facing forward in a statesman-like pose. To the left is the Ribat of Monastir, a historic fortified ribat structure that served as a symbol of Tunisia's Islamic civilization and coastal defense heritage. The reverse features a woman in traditional Tunisian dress with elaborate traditional headwear adorned with decorative beads and ornaments, depicted in profile or three-quarter view. The Great Mosque minaret of Monastir appears on the left with geometric Islamic architectural patterns. Throughout both sides, intricate floral and geometric ornamental designs frame the primary imagery, creating a cohesive design celebrating Tunisia's political leadership, cultural heritage, and Islamic architectural tradition.
Front side: 'البنك الرّحزالي التّوسيى' (Central Bank of Tunisia in Arabic), 'دينار واحد' (One Dinar), '3-8-1972' (Issue date: August 3, 1972), denomination '1', and serial numbers including '675024', '20', and '2007502'. Back side: 'BANQUE CENTRALE DE TUNISIE' (Central Bank of Tunisia in French), '1' and 'UN DINAR' (One Dinar in French), and 'DE LA RUE' (printer attribution). The bilingual presentation (Arabic/French) reflects Tunisia's post-colonial administrative heritage.
Intaglio engraving (recess printing) executed by De La Rue, London, one of the world's premier security printers. The fine line work, detailed portraiture, complex geometric patterns, and intricate background elements visible throughout both sides are characteristic of high-security banknote production. The precision of the engraving, evident in the ornate borders and anti-counterfeiting decorative elements, reflects the security printing standards of the early 1970s.
This note is catalogued as Pick P-67a with printer attribution 'TDLR' (De La Rue, London). The PMG Population Report confirms one variant for this base Pick number. Serial number patterns and the specific date of August 3, 1972 are consistent with regular-issue examples from the initial release. No overprints or significant printing varieties have been identified for this straightforward circulation issue.
