Five Fils (Bronze), Coin Type from Bahrain - detailed information

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

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, and in 2010 to brass-plated steel. Some silver five fils coins have also been issued as part of commemorative sets; however, they are non-circulating legal tender.

Obverse
Bahrain / Five Fils (Bronze) - obverse photo

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 (1965 - 1385).

Obverse Inscription حُكُومَة البَحرَي ١٣٨٥ - ١٩٦٥
Reverse
Bahrain / Five Fils (Bronze) - reverse photo

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

Reverse Inscription فلوس٥ BAHRAIN
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
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Five Fils (Bronze): Details
CountryBahrain
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
Sub-type ofFive Fils
From1965
To1965
Face Value5 (x Fils)
CurrentYes
MaterialBronze
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size18.5000 mm
Thickness1.3000 mm
Mass2.0000 g
Five Fils (Bronze): Photos
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Five Fils (Bronze): Photo Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385 Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385
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Five Fils (Bronze): Photo Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385 Coin, Bahrain, 5 Fils, 1965/AH1385
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