Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
50 Fils - Isa / Hamad
| Copper-nickel | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Emir | Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999) Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (1999-2002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1420 (1992-2000) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Fils 0.050 BHD = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Dinar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Numeric denomination back of boxed denomination within circle. Chain border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
50
فلس
Translation: 50 Fils
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue date for the Mint Set (KM#MS1) is March 1993. However, all 5 coins in the set are dated AH1412-1992.Rulers:
1) Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1971-1999)
2) Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (1999-Date)
Interesting fact
The 50 Fils coin from Bahrain featuring Isa / Hamad 1412-1420 (1992-2000) has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a distinctive "ring" when it is spun on a flat surface. This is due to the coin's unique metallic composition of copper-nickel, which gives it a distinctive sonorous quality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1412 (1992) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1420 (2000) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Fils - Isa / Hamad 1412-1420 (1992-2000) coin.
