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20 Fils - Faisal I
| Silver (.500) | 3.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | British Mandate of Mesopotamia (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| King | Faisal I (1921-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1252-1352 (1931-1933) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Fils (فلوس) (0.020 IQD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1931-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#12676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Denomination in the center with dates by sides in Gregorian and Islamic calendars. Official name of the country above and below the denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المملكة
٢٠
فلس
١٣٥٢ ١٩٣٣
العراقية
Translation:
Kingdom
20 Fils
1933 1352
of Iraq
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Error date AH1252:© Image courtesy of Stephen Album Rare Coins
Error date 1252 AH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in Iraq. The coin was issued during the reign of King Faisal I, who was the first king of Iraq and ruled from 1921 to 1933. During his reign, Iraq was under the British Mandate, which was established after World War I. The coin's mintage was a part of the process of establishing a new national currency and central bank in Iraq, which was done under the guidance of the British. This coin is a piece of history that reflects the complex political and economic dynamics of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1349 (1931) | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1352 (1933) | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Fils - Faisal I 1252-1352 (1931-1933) coin.
