50 Fils / 1 Dirham 1964 front 50 Fils / 1 Dirham 1964 back
50 Fils / 1 Dirham 1964 photo
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

50 Fils / 1 Dirham

1964 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 9.072 g 27.74 mm
Description
Issuer
South Arabia (Yemen)
Period
Federal state (1962-1967)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1964
Value
50 Fils (0.050)
Currency
Dinar (1965-1967)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
9.072 g
Diameter
27.74 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#10524
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Dhow (arabian sailing boat), lettering around outside, date below

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
50 FILS ٥٠ فلسا درهم واحد
1964

Translation:
1 Dirham
50 Fils
1964

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 1965

Proof sets exist, issued by the South Arabian Currency Authority, referenced KM#PS1, and includes all 4 proof coins of South Arabia (KM#1-4) dated 1964.