250 Fils (FAO) 1401 (1981) front 250 Fils (FAO) 1401 (1981) back
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250 Fils FAO

1401 (1981) year
Copper-nickel 10.2 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Iraq
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1401 (1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
250 Fils (فلوس) (0.250&nbspIQD)
Currency
Dinar (1931-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10.2 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#9568
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

One circle dividing dates and showing the Mosul Dam. This dam is also known by the name of Chambarakat Dam or Saddam Dam, it is located on Tigris River, was opened in 1986, and is the largest dam in Iraq.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
وجعلنا من الماء كل شئ حى قرآن كريم
١٤٠١هـ ١٩٨١م
سد الموصل

Translation:
We made from water every living thing, Holy Quran
1981 1401
Mosul Dam

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1401st anniversary of the founding of the city of Baghdad, which was founded in 762 AD.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1401 (1981)  46432000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Fils (FAO) 1401 (1981) coin.