250 Fils - Isa FAO

€7,983.00
IssuerBahrain
Year1969-1983
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value250 Fils
CurrencyDinar (1965-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight15 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Geoffrey Colley
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7, Y#9
Obverse descriptionA traditional sailboat moored behind a palm tree. State name and dates in Arabic and English around.
Obverse scriptArabic, Latin
Obverse letteringحكومة البحرين ١٩٦٩-١٣٨٩ 1969-1389 GOVERNMENT OF BAHRAIN
Reverse descriptionFAO logo (grain sprig). Denomination in Arabic and English below.
Reverse scriptArabic, Latin
Reverse letteringلنعمل على توفير الغذاء الجميع F A O FIAT PANIS 250 FILS ٢٥٠ فلس
(Translation: Let`s work on providing food for all FAO Let there be bread 250 Fils)
EdgeReeded
MintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Mintage1389 (1969)  - - 50 000
1389 (1969)  - Proof Sets (KM#PS2) - 20 000
1403 (1983)  - - 3 000
Catalog ID8260348220
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