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10 Dinars - Isa Independence
1391 (1971) year| Gold (.917) | 16 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Emir | Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1391 (1971) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Dinars 10 BHD = USD 27 |
| Currency | Dinar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms and sun on top in wreath.
Occasion, state name and dates in Arabic and English.
No denomination.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
ذكرى الاستقلال
البحرين
جمادى الثانية ١٣٩١ AUGUST 1971
BAHRAIN
COMMEMORATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Translation:
Commemoration of Independence
Bahrain
August 1971 - Jumada al-Thani 1391
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously referenced as KM#10 then X#M2Bahrain Independence Day occurred on 14 August 1971, when the country declared independence from the British following a United Nations survey of the Bahraini population. The British announced the withdrawal of their troops east of Suez in the early 1960s.
Bahrain declared its independence on 14 August 1971, marked by the signing of a friendship treaty with the British that terminated previous agreements between the two sides.
Although 14 August is the actual date on which Bahrain gained its independence from the British, the state does not celebrate or mark that date. Instead, the state annually celebrates 16 December as "National Day" to coincide with the day that former ruler Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa ascended to the throne. As such, 16 December is a national holiday and is usually celebrated with firework displays.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Dinars - Isa (Independence) 1391 (1971) coin from Bahrain is that it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from the United Kingdom, which was achieved on August 14, 1971. The coin's design features a portrait of the first Amir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, on the obverse, and the national emblem of Bahrain on the reverse. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1391 (1971) | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dinars - Isa (Independence) 1391 (1971) coin.
