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20 Fils - Ghazi I
1357 (1938) year| Silver (.500) | 3.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hashemite Kingdom (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| King | Ghazi I (1933-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1357 (1938) |
| 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 | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Lettering at top, inner circle contains denomination, radiating lines from inner circle to edge on left and right contain dates.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المملكة
٢٠
فلس
١٣٥٧ ١٩٣٨
العراقية
Translation:
Kingdom of Iraq
20 Fils
1938 - 1357
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Fils - Ghazi I 1357 (1938) coin from Hashemite Kingdom (Iraq) is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the country's wealth and prosperity, and it was a departure from the more commonly used copper or nickel in other coins. The coin's silver content also made it a popular collector's item, and it is still sought after by numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1357 (1938) | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1357 (1938) I | 1350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Fils - Ghazi I 1357 (1938) coin.
