The Majlis Archive
Zakaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 06, p.6

How should Zakaat be paid on old coins which are out of circulation?

Question

How should Zakaat be paid on old coins which are out of circulation?

Answer

If the old coins are silver or gold, Zakaat will be paid on the current value of the weight of the gold/silver. There is no Zakaat on the old copper/ bronze coins which are no longer in circulation.

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