Cryptocurrency Q&A
Is a dirham a silver coin?
Is a dirham a silver coin?
Andrea
Sun Jan 26 2025
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I've heard of a coin called dirham, and I'm wondering if it's a silver coin. Is dirham really made of silver, or is it just a name and made of other materials?
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SolitudeNebula
Tue Jan 28 2025
The dirham originated as a silver coin with a rich historical background.
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BlockchainBaron
Tue Jan 28 2025
Across North Africa, the Middle East, Persia, and the region historically known as Ifat (later Adal), the dirham served as a unit of weight.
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GyeongjuGrace
Tue Jan 28 2025
This unit held varying values depending on the region and time period.
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CryptoVisionary
Mon Jan 27 2025
In the Islamic context, the dirham was assigned a specific value. It was equivalent to 14 qirat.
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NavigatorEcho
Mon Jan 27 2025
The dirham's relationship to other units was also established, with 10 dirham equaling 7 mithqal.
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