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250 Fils – Bahrain

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: FAO - Development of Fishing

Bahrain

Context

Year: 1983

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1403

Issuer: Bahrain

Ruler: Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa

Currency:

Dinar

(since 1965)

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 13.88 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #7a

Numista: #40902

Value

Exchange value: 0.250 BHD

Bullion value: $39.69

Obverse

Description:

Traditional sailboat behind a palm tree. State name and dates in Arabic and English.

Inscription:

حكومة البحرين

١٩٨٣-١٤٠٣ 1983-1403

GOVERNMENT OF BAHRAIN

Translation:

Government of Bahrain

1983-1403 1983-1403

GOVERNMENT OF BAHRAIN

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Language: Arabic

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Reverse

Description:

FAO logo (grain sprig) with text in Arabic and English.

Inscription:

لنعمل على توفير الغذاء الجميع

F A O

FIAT PANIS

250 FILS ٢٥٠ فلس

Translation:

Let us work to provide food for all

F A O

FIAT PANIS

250 Fils 250 Fils

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic, Latin

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	15,000	Proof

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