Five Fils, Coin Type from Bahrain

Five Fils, Coin Type from Bahrain (issued 1965 - )

Coin Type	Five Fils

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 5 Fils coin is currently the smallest one in circulation, because the 1 Fils coin was only issued in 1965 and 1966 and it no longer circulates.

In 1991, the metal was changed from bronze to brass. Some silver five fils coins have also been issued as part of commemorative sets; however, they are non-circulating legal tender.

Obverse

First type (1965 - 1983):

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.

Second type:

Within a circle in the middle, a palm tree. Around above, دولة البحرين (State of Bahrain - 1991, 1992) or مملكة البحرين (Kingdom of Bahrain, 2005 and later). On the two sides, the date in Common Era (to the left) and Hijri year (to the right). Around below, STATE OF BAHRAIN (1991, 1992) or KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN (2005 and later).

Obverse Inscription	حُكُومَة البَحرَين [CE year] - [Hijiri year]

Reverse

First type (1965 - 1983):

Value in Arabic numeral ٥ (5) at the top. Below, the denomination فلوس (fils). Around below, BAHRAIN.

Second type:

At centre, the value 5 partly obscured by the boxed denomination: فلوس (fils).

Reverse Inscription	فلوس٥ BAHRAIN

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

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Five Fils: Details

Country	Bahrain
Currency	Bahraini Dinar
Sub-types	Five Fils (Bronze) Five Fils (Brass) Five Fils (Steel)
From	1965
Face Value	5 (x Fils)
Current	Yes
Material
Designer
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	19.0000 mm
Thickness	1.3000 mm
Mass	2.5000 g

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Five Fils: Photos

Image	Details
	Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385 Copyright: NumisCorner.com Notes: Bronze (1965). Source
	Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 2005 Copyright: NumisCorner.com Source
	Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385 Copyright: NumisCorner.com Notes: Bronze (1965). Source
	Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 2005 Copyright: NumisCorner.com Source

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