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Science Day
| Location | Iraq |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Composition | Copper-nickel |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts an open book overlaid with a compass and set within a circular gear-like border, symbolizing literacy and education. A circular legend names the Supreme Council of the National Comprehensive Campaign for Compulsory Illiteracy Eradication, with the upper field bearing a dedication to President Saddam Hussein. The lower field carries a large Arabic slogan in bold relief. |
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| Obverse lettering | بقيادة الرئيس القائد صدام حسين المجلس الأعلى الحملة الوطنية الشاملة لمحو الأمية الألزامي نقضي على الأمية (Translation: Led by President Leader Saddam Hussain The Supreme Council The National Comprehensive Campaign for Compulsory Illiteracy Eradication We eradicate Illiteracy) |
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| Reverse lettering | الجمهورية العراقية بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ١٤٠٠ هـ ١٩٧٩ مـ ١ ١٢ يوم العلم (Translation: Republic of Iraq In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1400 AH 1979 AD 1 12 Science Day) |
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