Iraq 1937 50 fils

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1937-38 for king Ghazi and is not at all common in nice condition. The monarchy lasted 1921-58.

Recorded mintage: 1,200,000.

Specification: 9 g, 0.500 fine silver, 26.5 mm diameter, designed by Percy Metcalfe.

Catalog reference: KM-104.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1931 50 fils
• Iraq 1932 ryal
• AH 1355/1936 fils
• 1938-I 50 fils
• Coins and currency dated 1937
• return to coins of Iraq