10 Fils 1391-1401 (1971-1981) front 10 Fils 1391-1401 (1971-1981) back
10 Fils 1391-1401 (1971-1981) photo
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10 Fils

 
Stainless steel 5.75 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Iraq
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1391-1401 (1971-1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Fils (فلوس) (0.010&nbspIQD)
Currency
Dinar (1931-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
5.75 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#4660
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Three palm trees in foreground, row of trees in background both sides, years to the side

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٤٠١ ١٩٨١

Translation: 1981 1401

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Plain

Comment

Year 1981 was struck at Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg

Interesting fact

The 10 Fils coin from Iraq, which was minted between 1971 and 1981, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a ancient Mesopotamian king, while the other side features a stylized representation of a date palm tree, which is a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Arab culture. This design was chosen to highlight Iraq's rich history and cultural identity, and it makes the coin stand out from other coins in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1391 (1971)  1550000 - - - - - -
1394 (1974)  12000000 - - - - - -
1395 (1975)  52456000 - - - - - -
1399 (1979)  13800000 - - - - - -
1400 (1980)  11264000 - - - - - -
1401 (1981)  63736000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Fils 1391-1401 (1971-1981) coin.