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CBS Medal - Hafez Al-Assad small
| Location | Syria |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Weight | 8 g |
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| Obverse description | The Syrian coat of arms in relief at centre: the Hawk of Quraish with spread wings, bearing a shield charged with two stars, and holding a scroll inscribed with the name of the republic. The Arabic legend naming the Syrian Arab Republic arcs around the upper field, with the Hijri date at left and the Gregorian date at right. The legend of the Central Bank of Syria appears in the lower field, with the fineness mark 'IF 917' in the exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Facing bust of President Hafez Al-Assad in high relief at centre, flanked on either side by a single olive or wheat sprig forming an open wreath. The Arabic legend naming him as President of the Republic and Lieutenant General, with the dates of his presidency 1970–2000, runs along the lower arc of the field. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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