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House of Emirates® in London is proud to present this rare and stunning Iraq 1 Dinar 1980 commemorative coin, an exceptional piece of modern Iraqi numismatic history celebrating the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah.
Struck in 1980 during the presidency of Saddam Hussein, this dramatic 10-sided Iraqi dinar combines powerful historical symbolism with highly detailed engraving and an imposing military portrait. Weighing 13.0 grams and measuring 33.0 mm in diameter, the coin features an unusual decagonal shape that immediately distinguishes it from conventional circulating coinage.
The obverse presents a detailed map of the Arab World, surrounded by Arabic inscriptions and the denomination ١ دينار (1 Dinar), together with the dates 1400 AH and 1980 AD and the historically significant 636 AD date associated with the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah. The Arabic inscription includes قادسية صدام, translating to “Qadisiyat Saddam,” while الجمهورية العراقية identifies the Republic of Iraq. Its striking presentation, strong design relief and dramatic subject matter make this rare Iraqi commemorative coin particularly appealing to investors in world coins, Middle Eastern coins, Iraqi currency history, military-themed numismatics and historically significant modern issues.
The reverse is the centerpiece of this remarkable Saddam Hussein Iraq dinar, depicting the bust of President Saddam Hussein in military uniform, dramatically overlapping an Arab fighter on horseback carrying a sword. The composition is designed to evoke the military heritage and heroic imagery associated with Qadisiyyah, creating an unusually powerful visual statement.
The Arabic inscription surrounding the design reads, in translation, “Praise be to God who helped us restore bright aspects of the glories of Qadisiyah, Saddam Hussein”, followed by the formal title referring to “Mr. President, the Majestic General Saddam Hussein.”
الحمد لله الذي وفقنا في اعادة جوانب مشرقة من امجاد القادسية صدام حسين
السيد الرئيس المهيب الركن صدام حسين
This combination of Arabic calligraphy, military portraiture, equestrian imagery and historical references makes the piece an important example of Iraqi commemorative coinage, Middle Eastern historical coins, Saddam Hussein memorabilia, and 20th-century world coins. Particularly noteworthy is its ULTRA CAMEO presentation, with a dramatic contrast between the frosted raised devices and highly reflective fields.
For investors seeking unusual and visually compelling historical assets, this PF 63 Ultra Cameo Iraq 1 Dinar offers a fascinating intersection of geopolitics, history, art, Arabic culture and numismatic design. The coin was struck by the Royal Mint at Llantrisant, United Kingdom, adding another remarkable dimension to its provenance and story: an Iraqi commemorative issue produced by one of the world’s most renowned sovereign mints.
For investors in rare coins, historical coins and luxury numismatic assets, this 1980 Iraq 1 Dinar Battle of al-Qadisiyyah coin represents far more than a denomination of one dinar. It is a highly distinctive historical artifact associated with a defining period in modern Iraqi history and the political era of Saddam Hussein. Its 10-sided format, 33 mm diameter, 13.0 g weight, Arabic inscriptions, map of the Arab World, military portrait, mounted warrior and Ultra Cameo finish create an instantly recognizable and collectible-grade presentation without compromising its historical character. The combination of a PF 63 Ultra Cameo grade, strong visual contrast and commemorative subject makes this piece especially suitable for investors building portfolios of rare world coins, Iraqi coins, Middle Eastern coins, Arabic coins, historic military coins, commemorative dinars and luxury heritage assets. House of Emirates® presents this extraordinary Iraqi issue as a conversation piece and a tangible reminder of the intersection between history, power, art and monetary heritage.
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