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Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has announced the issuance of a commemorative silver coin with a face value of MAD 250 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Green March.
According to a statement from the central bank, the obverse side of the coin features a portrait of King Mohammed VI, accompanied by the inscriptions “Mohammed VI” and “Kingdom of Morocco” written in both Arabic and Tifinagh script. The year of issue, “1447-2025,” is also engraved on the same side.
The reverse side of the coin showcases a stylized map of Morocco centered around a globe — a symbol of the country’s unity and global presence.
The design also includes Morocco’s national emblem and the number “50,” prominently displayed to commemorate the half-century milestone of the Green March. The coin’s denomination appears in both numerals and words.
BAM detailed the technical specifications of the coin, noting that it is composed of 92.5% silver and 0.75% copper, weighs 28.28 grams, and measures 38.61 millimeters in diameter. Its edges are grooved using experimental minting methods.
The commemorative coin joins a long-standing series of special issues by Bank Al-Maghrib celebrating key national events, blending artistic craftsmanship with historical symbolism.
The Green March, launched on November 6, 1975, was a peaceful mass mobilization orchestrated by the late King Hassan II to affirm Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, which were then under Spanish occupation.
In a remarkable act of unity and patriotism, around 350,000 unarmed volunteers from across the country marched toward the Sahara, carrying Moroccan flags, Qurans, and portraits of the King.
Their symbolic advance prompted Spain to agree to negotiations, culminating in the Madrid Accords, which paved the way for Morocco’s reintegration of the territory.
The Green March remains one of the most defining moments in Morocco’s history, celebrated annually as a testament to national cohesion and the spirit of solidarity.
