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100 Dinars - Isa Bahrain Monetary Agency

1398 (1978) year
Gold (.917) 31.96 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Bahrain
Emir
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1398 (1978)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
100 Dinars 100 BHD = USD 265
Currency
Dinar (1965-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
31.96 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87751
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Coat of arms in the center of the circle.
State name, dates and denomination in both Arabic and English.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
دينار ١٠٠ البحرين
١٣٩٨ - ١٩٧٨
1398 - 1978
· DINARS 100 BAHRAIN ·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Central Bank of Bahrain was established in 1973 as the Bahrain Monetary Agency, shortly after Bahrain gained its independence from the United Kingdom. As per Decree No. 64 of 2006 with respect to promulgating the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law, the Bahrain Monetary Agency is now the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Isa (Bahrain Monetary Agency) building on one side and the Bahraini coat of arms on the other. This coin is also made of gold (.917) and weighs 31.96 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1398 (1978)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dinars - Isa (Bahrain Monetary Agency) 1398 (1978) coin.