50 Fils


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	5.5 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Iraq
Period	Republic (1958-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1388-1410 (1969-1990)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	50 Fils (فلوس) (0.050&nbspIQD)
Currency	Dinar (1931-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	5.5 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#3300
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

Three palm trees in foreground, row of trees in background both sides, years to the side

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٤٠١ ١٩٨١

Translation: 1981 1401

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Years 1969-1980 and 1990 were struck at British Royal Mint, Llantrisant
Year 1981 was struck at Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Fils coin from Iraq is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a ancient Mesopotamian king, while the reverse side features a representation of the ancient city of Babylon, complete with its famous Ishtar Gate and a lion statue. This design was chosen to commemorate Iraq's ancient history and cultural achievements.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1388 (1969)	12000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1390 (1970)	12000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1392 (1972)	12000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1395 (1975)	36000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1399 (1979)	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1400 (1980)	23520000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1401 (1981)	138995000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1410 (1990)		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Fils 1388-1410 (1969-1990) coin.