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50 Dinars - Isa Bahrain Monetary Agency

1398 (1978) year
Gold (.917) 15.98 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bahrain
Emir
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1398 (1978)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Dinars 50 BHD = USD 133
Currency
Dinar (1965-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#101142
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Coat of arms in the center of the circle.
State name, dates and denomination in both Arabic and English.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
دينار ٥٠ البحرين
١٣٩٨ - ١٩٧٨
1398 - 1978
· DINARS 50 BAHRAIN ·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Central Bank of Bahrain was established in 1973 as the Bahrain Monetary Agency, shortly after Bahrain gained its independence from the United Kingdom. As per Decree No. 64 of 2006 with respect to promulgating the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law, the Bahrain Monetary Agency is now the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Isa (Bahrain Monetary Agency) building on one side and the Bahraini coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1398 (1978)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dinars - Isa (Bahrain Monetary Agency) 1398 (1978) coin.