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500 Fils - Hamad
| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Emir | Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (1999-2002) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2000-2001 |
| Value | 500 Fils 0.500 BHD = USD 1.33 |
| Currency | Dinar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
فلس
500
FILS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pearl Roundabout or Lulu Roundabout (Arabic: دوار اللؤلؤة) was a roundabout located near the financial district of Manama, Bahrain. The roundabout was named after the pearl monument that previously stood on the site and was destroyed on March 18, 2011 by government forces as part of a crackdown on protesters during the Bahraini uprising (2011–present).The Pearl Monument previously stood in the center of the circle, having been erected in 1982 on the occasion of the third summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which was hosted by Bahrain for the first time in Manama on November 9–11 of that year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Fils - Hamad 2000-2001 coin from Bahrain is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in the region and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Fils - Hamad 2000-2001 coin.
