Fifty Fils (Silver), Coin Type from Bahrain

Fifty Fils (Silver), Coin Type from Bahrain (issued 1983 - )

Coin Type	Fifty Fils (Silver)

The Bahraini Dinar was introduced as a currency in 1965, six years before Bahrain gained full independence; it replaced the Gulf Rupee at a rate of 10 rupees = 1 dinar. The Dinar is subdivided into 1,000 Fils (the singular form is also Fils); hence it is usually represented with three decimal places denoting the Fils. The 50 Fils (0.050 Dinar) coin is a relatively small denomination.

The 1965 issue (and a 1983 commemorative silver) were smaller in diameter, while later coins were made larger. Ever since their first issue, 50 fils coins have been made from cupronickel (copper-nickel alloy). Some silver 50 fils coins have also been issued as non-circulating legal tender.

Obverse

First type (1983 only):

Within a circle in the middle, a palm tree. Around above, حُكُومَة البَحرَي (Government of Bahrain). Below, the date in Arabic numerals in Common Era (to the left) and Hijri year (to the right) divided by a dash: ١٣٨٥ - ١٩٦٥.

Second type (2010):

Within a circle, a sailing boat (dhow) over sea waves. Around above, مملكة البحرين (Kingdom of Bahrain). On the two sides, the date in Common Era (to the left) and Hijri year (to the right). Around below, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN.

Obverse Inscription

Reverse

First type (1965 only):

Value in Arabic numerals ٥٠ (50) at the top. Below, the denomination فلساً (fils). Around below, BAHRAIN.

Second type (2010):

At centre of a circle surrounded by a chain link border, the value 50 partly obscured by the boxed denomination: فلساً (fils).

Reverse Inscription

Edge	Milled	Edge Inscription	None

Coin Type: Fifty Fils (Silver) - (2) Coins

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Fifty Fils (Silver): Details

Country	Bahrain
Currency	Bahraini Dinar
Sub-types	Fifty Fils (small, silver) Fifty Fils (large, silver)
From	1983
Face Value	50 (x Fils)
Current	Yes
Material	0.925 Silver
Designer
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass

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