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5 Qirsh FAO
1391 (1971) year| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1391 (1971) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Piastres (0.05 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Wheat sprigs, flanked by olive branches.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الغذاء للجميع
٥
قروش
Translation:
Food for all
5
Piastres
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the total mintage, 9,480,000 were minted in 1971 in Llantrisant and 5,520,000 were minted in 1972 in Llantrisant.Interesting fact
The 5 Qirsh coin from Syria, issued in 1971 to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a farmer working in a field, surrounded by wheat stalks and other crops, while the reverse side features the FAO emblem and the coin's denomination. This coin was minted in brass, a durable and long-lasting metal alloy that is made from a combination of copper and zinc, and weighs 3 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin is a significant collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of Syrian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1391 (1971) | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qirsh (FAO) 1391 (1971) coin.
