Bahrain 5 Fils Coin – Bronze
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Country: Bahrain
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Ruler: Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961–1999)
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Denomination: 5 Fils
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Years of Issue: 1965–1976 (Islamic Year 1385)
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Status: Demonetized
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Weight: 2 grams
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Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Thickness: 1.1 mm
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Shape: Round
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Edge: Plain
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Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
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Mint: Royal Mint, Tower Hill (London) & Llantrisant (UK)
Obverse:
Features a palm tree within an inner circle. The Arabic inscription above reads "حُكُومَة البَحرَين" (Government of Bahrain). Below are the dual dates in Arabic: 1385 - 1965 (Hijri & Gregorian calendars).
Reverse:
Displays the denomination "٥ فلوس" (5 Fils) in Arabic, with the country name "BAHRAIN" written in English below.
This coin represents Bahrain's early monetary history post-independence and is a great addition for collectors of Middle Eastern or Islamic-era numismatics.