1 Dinar (Tharthar-Euphrates Canal) 1397 (1977) front 1 Dinar (Tharthar-Euphrates Canal) 1397 (1977) back
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1 Dinar Tharthar-Euphrates Canal

1397 (1977) year
Silver (.900) 31.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Iraq
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1397 (1977)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar (دينار) 1 IQD = USD 0.00076
Currency
Dinar (1931-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
31.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63038
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Canal

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الزراعة نفط دائم
الذكرى الأولى الافتتاح مشروع قناة الثرثار-الفرات
١٣٩٧هـ - ١٩٧٧مـ

Translation:
continuous oil production
First anniversary of the opening of the Thartha-Euphrat-Canal
1977 1397

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Tharthar-Euphrates Canal, a major irrigation project in Iraq that was completed in 1977. The canal was built to divert water from the Euphrates River to the Tharthar Lake, providing water for agriculture and helping to improve the country's agricultural production. The coin's design features an image of the canal and the surrounding landscape, highlighting the importance of this project for Iraq's economy and development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1397 (1977)  7000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dinar (Tharthar-Euphrates Canal) 1397 (1977) coin.