250 Fils - Isa (FAO; Silver Proof) 1403 (1983) front 250 Fils - Isa (FAO; Silver Proof) 1403 (1983) back
250 Fils - Isa (FAO; Silver Proof) 1403 (1983) photo
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250 Fils - Isa FAO; Silver Proof

1403 (1983) year
Silver (.925) 15 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Bahrain
Emir
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1403 (1983)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
250 Fils 0.250 BHD = USD 0.66
Currency
Dinar (1965-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40902
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

FAO logo (grain sprig). Denomination in Arabic and English below.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
لنعمل على توفير الغذاء الجميع
F A O
FIAT PANIS
250 FILS ٢٥٠ فلس

Translation:
Let's work on providing food for all
FAO
Let there be bread
250 Fils

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 09 July 1984

This coin was only issued in commemorative proof sets, referenced KM#PS3, and dated AH1403-1983.
The set contains 8 silver proof coins referenced KM#1a-8a.
It's commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Bahrain Monetary Agency (1973-1983).
The COA has been signed by Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bahrain Monetary Agency.