Bahrain AH1412 (1992) 5 fils

from the Mad'adi Collection

from the Mad'adi Collection

Bahrain, an island in the Persian Gulf between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, was long a protectorate of Great Britain. The first coins issued for the sheikhdom are dated 1965 and the state became fully independent in 1971. The SCWC also lists AH 1412-1991 for this type.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.5 g, brass, 190 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 16.

Source:

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

Link to:

• AH 1385 (1965) 5 fils
• AH 1389 (1969) 250 fils F.A.O.
• AH 1404/1983 10 dinars, inauguration of Hamad Town
• AH 1412/1992 10 fils
• AH 1412/1992 100 fils
• Coins and currency dated 1992
• return to coins of Bahrain