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1 Pound FAO
1388 (1968) year| Nickel | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1388 (1968) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#2705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
5 wheat sprigs and 2 open hands.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية السورية
١٣٨٨ ١٩٦٨
حَملة مكَافحة الجُوع
١
ليرة واحدة
Translation:
Syrian Arab Republic
1968 1388
Fighting Hunger Campaign
1
One Pound
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was minted at the Sheritt Mint in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a traditional Syrian farmer on one side, and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Syria's independence and to promote the country's agriculture industry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 (1968) | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (FAO) 1388 (1968) coin.
