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5 Ghirsh / Piastre WW2 War Coinage; Pattern ND
1941 year| Aluminium | 1.98 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Mandatory Republic (1930-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 5 Piastres (0.05 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#142244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
State name and value in Arabic
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سورية
٥
غروش
Translation:
Syria
5
Piastres
Comment
RRRPossibly a pattern.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Ghirsh / Piastre coin was designed to be used as a substitute for the standard issue coins during World War II, when metal resources were scarce. The use of aluminum, a relatively lightweight and corrosion-resistant material, was chosen to reduce the need for more valuable metals like copper, nickel, and silver. This coin's unique design and material make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
