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  • 50 Fils 1992-2000, KM# 19, Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
  • 50 Fils 1992-2000, KM# 19, Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Description

Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1933–1999) was the 1st emir of Bahrain from 1961 until his death. Born in Jasra, he became emir upon the death of his father, Salman ibn Hamad. During his 38 years as Emir, the economic transformation of Bahrain into a modern nation and a key financial center in the Persian Gulf area took place. Nevertheless, critics note that he also dissolved Parliament, giving absolute power to the royal family.

Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (born 28 January 1950) is the 1st King of Bahrain (since 14 February 2002), having previously been its 2nd Emir (from 6 March 1999). He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous and 1st Emir. The country has been ruled by the Al Khalifa dynasty since 1783.

Obverse

Stylized dhow in a central circle. State name in Arabic and English. Islamic and Gregorian dates in English.

Dhow (Arabic داو dāw) is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with lateen sails used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. Historians are divided as to whether the dhow was invented by Arabs or Indians. Typically sporting long thin hulls, dhows are trading vessels primarily used to carry heavy items, like fruit, fresh water or merchandise, along the coasts of Eastern Arabia (Arab states of the Persian Gulf), East Africa, Yemen and coastal South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh). Larger dhows have crews of approximately thirty, smaller ones typically around twelve.

دولة البحرين
مـ 1992 هـ 1412
STATE OF BAHRAIN

Reverse

Numeric denomination back of boxed denomination within a circle. Islamic ornamental border.

50
فلس

Edge
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS1
Mint
Royal Mint

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