Fifty Fils (small, silver), Coin Type from Bahrain - detailed information

Fifty Fils (small, silver), Coin Type from Bahrain (issued 1983 - 1983)
Coin TypeFifty Fils (small, 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

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: ١٤٠٣ - ١٩٨٣ (1983 - 1403).

Obverse Inscription ١٤٠٣ - ١٩٨ حُكُومَة البَحرَين
Reverse

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

Reverse Inscription فلساً ٥٠ BAHRAIN
EdgeMillledEdge InscriptionNone
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Fifty Fils (small, silver): Details
CountryBahrain
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
Sub-type ofFifty Fils (Silver)
From1983
To1983
Face Value50 (x Fils)
CurrentYes
Material0.925 Silver
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size20.0000 mm
Mass3.1000 g