10 Qirsh (FAO) 1396 (1976) front 10 Qirsh (FAO) 1396 (1976) back
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10 Qirsh FAO

1396 (1976) year
Brass 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Syria
Period
Arab Republic (1961-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1396 (1976)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Piastres (0.10&nbspSYP)
Currency
Pound (1919-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#10513
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

The Tabqa Dam (Arabic: سد الطبقة), also known as al-Thawra Dam on the Euphrates river, within a circle made of 1/2 gear and an oat sprig.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية السورية
١٠
قروش
سد الفرات
زيادة انتاج الغذاء في العالم

Translation:
Arab Republic of Syria
10 Qurush
Al-Furat dam
Increase food production in the world

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Syria's membership in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1396 (1976)  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Qirsh (FAO) 1396 (1976) coin.