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50 Fils - Faisal I
| Silver (.500) | 9.0 g | 26.56 mm |
| Issuer | British Mandate of Mesopotamia (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| King | Faisal I (1921-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1349-1352 (1931-1933) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Fils (فلوس) (0.050 IQD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1931-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.56 mm |
| Thickness | 1.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination in the center with dates by sides in Gregorian and Islamic calendars. Official name of the country above and below the denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
المملكة
٥٠
فلس
١٣٤٩ ١٩٣١
العراقية
Translation:
Kingdom
50
Fils
1931 1349
of Iraq
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Fils - Faisal I 1349-1352 (1931-1933) coin from the British Mandate of Mesopotamia (Iraq) is that it was made of silver, which was a unusual choice for a circulating coin at the time, as most coins were made of copper or nickel. The use of silver in this coin reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as the influence of the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1349 (1931) | 8800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1352 (1933) | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Fils - Faisal I 1349-1352 (1931-1933) coin.
