In 2008 the Sultanate of Darfur released an attractive set of seven coins that includes a bi-metallic 500 Dinars, and some unusual shapes to help the sight impaired. All coins feature African wildlife. The non-circulating coins were the first modern coins authorized by the embattled sultanate who is engaged in tragic war waged to regain its independence from Sudan. All photos courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery. Click photo for enlargement of reverse. All coins bear an arabic inscription on the obverse. The Bi-metallic 500 Dinars features the Nile crocodile: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... (2008) Nile Crocodile&query=Darfur Sultanate The eight-sided 250 Dinars pictures an African elephant: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...2008) African Elephant&query=Darfur Sultanate The square 100 Dinars displays a leopard: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... Dinars (2008) Leopard&query=Darfur Sultanate The scalloped edged 50 Dinars shows a hartebeest: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...nars (2008) Hartebeest&query=Darfur Sultanate The 25 Dinars exibits a camel: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...25 Dinars (2008) Camel&query=Darfur Sultanate An African civet graces the 10 Dinars: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...s (2008) African Civet&query=Darfur Sultanate An African wild dog is on the 5 Dinars: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...2008) African Wild Dog&query=Darfur Sultanate As a bonus for reading this far, here's a photo of the entire set's reverse featuring the different wildlife subjects courtesy of Joel Anderson (joelscoins.com): http://www.joelscoins.com/images/darfur.jpg Hope you enjoyed the view... Clinker
