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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this majestic Silver 50 Fils coin from the Kingdom of Iraq, issued in 1931 during the reign of King Faisal I, the founding monarch of modern Iraq.
Struck in 0.500 fine silver, this remarkable historical coin weighs 9 grams and measures 26.5 mm in diameter. Featuring the distinguished portrait of King Faisal I facing right, this beautiful example represents an important chapter in the monetary, political and royal history of the modern Middle East. Catalogued as KM 100, this authentic 1931 Iraqi silver coin is preserved in Very Fine (VF) condition, retaining the character, historical charm and distinctive details of an older silver circulation issue.
King Faisal I – The Monarch Who Founded Modern Iraq
King Faisal I (1885–1933) occupies a significant place in the history of the Arab world. After playing a prominent role in the Arab Revolt during the First World War, Faisal became King of Syria briefly in 1920 before ascending to the throne of Iraq in 1921. His accession marked the beginning of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq and a new chapter in the country’s modern political identity. Under his leadership, Iraq moved towards establishing its national institutions, diplomatic relationships and constitutional framework, culminating in its independence and admission to the League of Nations in 1932.
The 1931 silver 50 Fils coin was issued during a defining period of King Faisal I’s reign, just one year before Iraq formally achieved independence from the British Mandate framework. Its royal portrait is more than a monetary design; it is a historical representation of a monarch associated with the formation of modern Iraqi statehood. For investors interested in Middle Eastern royal history, early Iraqi coinage and twentieth-century silver currency, this issue offers an especially meaningful connection to an important era.
A Beautiful Example of Early Iraqi Silver Coinage
The coin showcases the distinctive design language of the Kingdom of Iraq’s early monetary system, combining royal portraiture with national monetary identity. The obverse presents King Faisal I facing right, commemorating the sovereign who guided Iraq through its formative years as a modern kingdom. The denomination and inscriptions reflect the monetary traditions of the period, while the silver composition gives the coin its authentic metallic character.
Struck in 500/1000 silver, this 50 Fils issue contains 4.5 grams of pure silver within its 9-gram total weight. Its 26.5 mm diameter provides an attractive presentation of the royal portrait and surrounding inscriptions. The Very Fine condition reflects its history as an authentic circulating coin, with visible wear consistent with its age and monetary use.
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An Enduring Royal Treasure from the Kingdom of Iraq
This beautiful older silver circulation coin brings together royal heritage, early Iraqi monetary history and precious-metal composition in one authentic historical artefact. Its association with King Faisal I, the establishment of the modern Iraqi monarchy and the historic events leading to Iraqi independence gives it significance beyond its denomination. It represents a tangible connection to the formative decades of twentieth-century Middle Eastern history.
For investors in historical coins, enthusiasts of royal monetary heritage and those interested in the history of Iraq, this 1931 silver 50 Fils offers an appealing opportunity to own an authentic piece of the Kingdom of Iraq’s past.
