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50 Qirsh 3 stars on shield, date on reverse
1387 (1968) year| Nickel | 5 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Syria |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic (1961-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1387 (1968) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Piastres (0.50 SYP) |
| Currency | Pound (1919-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#9241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination within a central square. Date below on top of 2 wheat sprigs.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية السورية
٥٠
قرشا
١٣٨٧ - ١٩٦٨
Translation:
Syrian Arab Republic
50
Piastres
1968 - 1387
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Qirsh coin from Syria, which was minted in 1968, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a famous landmark or a national symbol, the coin features a stylized representation of a shield with three stars on it. This design was specifically chosen to commemorate the third anniversary of the United Arab Republic, which was a short-lived political union between Syria, Egypt, and Iraq that existed from 1958 to 1961. The shield and stars symbolize the three countries that made up the union, and the date on the reverse side, 1387, corresponds to the Islamic calendar year in which the coin was minted. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a currency that was designed to commemorate a significant political event in the Middle East.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1387 (1968) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Qirsh (3 stars on shield, date on reverse) 1387 (1968) coin.
