One Hundred Fils (large), Coin Type from Bahrain - detailed information

One Hundred Fils (large), Coin Type from Bahrain (issued 1965 - 1965)
Coin TypeOne Hundred Fils (large)

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 100 Fils (0.100 Dinar) coin is a relatively small denomination.

The 1965 issue coins were larger in diameter and were made from cupronickel (copper-nickel alloy); there was also commemorative silver coin of the same type in 1983. In 1992 this was changed to a slightly smaller bimetallic coin (copper-nickel centre and a brass outer ring) with a different design. Some silver 100 fils coins have also been issued as non-circulating legal tender.

Obverse
Bahrain / One Hundred Fils (large) - 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 (1385 - 1965).

Obverse Inscription حُكُومَة البَحرَين ١٣٨٥ - ١٩٦٥
Reverse
Bahrain / One Hundred Fils (large) - reverse photo

Value in Arabic numerals ١٠٠ (100) at the top. Below, the denomination فلوس (fils). Around below, BAHRAIN.

Reverse Inscription ١٠٠ فلسا BAHRAIN
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One Hundred Fils (large): Details
CountryBahrain
CurrencyBahraini Dinar
Sub-type ofOne Hundred Fils
From1965
To1965
Face Value100 (x Fils)
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size25.0000 mm
Mass6.5000 g
One Hundred Fils (large): Photos
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One Hundred Fils (large): Photo Coin, Bahrain, 100 Fils, 1965 Coin, Bahrain, 100 Fils, 1965
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One Hundred Fils (large): Photo Coin, Bahrain, 100 Fils, 1965 Coin, Bahrain, 100 Fils, 1965
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