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  • 250 Fils 1972, KM# 136, Iraq, 25th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Iraq
  • 250 Fils 1972, KM# 136, Iraq, 25th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Iraq
Description

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is the central bank of Iraq. It was established in 1947, the same year in which the British occupation of Iraq was ended. CBI's primary objectives are to ensure domestic price stability and foster a stable competitive market-based financial system. After World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq's monetary system was administered by the British Mandate of Mesopotamia until 1931, when the Iraq Currency Board was established in London to issue the new Iraqi dinar and maintain its reserves.

Obverse

Three palm trees in the foreground, a row of trees in the background on both sides, years (Western year in Arabic numerals left and Arabic year right).

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

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Reverse

Value in Arabic in a central circle with lettering, the country name above. The inscription "Silver Jubilee of the Central Bank of Iraq" below and the date above it (1947-1972).

الجمهورية العراقية
٢٥٠ فلسا
١٩٤٧-١٩٧٢
اليوبيل الفضى للبنك المركزى العراقى

Edge

۰۰ ١٩٧٢ - ۱۱ - ۱٦ ۰۰ ١٩٧٢ - ۱۱ - ۱٦ ۰۰ ١٩٧٢ - ۱۱ - ۱٦

Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel
Weight 15 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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