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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.
The Pearl Monument is featured on the face of the Bahraini half-dinar coin, the highest value coin in Bahraini currency. The Central Bank of Bahrain reportedly asked banks to exchange their half-dinar coins for half-dinar banknotes after the Pearl Monument was destroyed. The coin is no longer minted or distributed by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Obverse
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Pearl Monument in Manama. State name in Arabic and English and date in English. STATE OF دولة |
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Reverse
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Denomination in Arabic and English. فلس |
Edge |
500 Fils
State
KM# 22
Characteristics
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Brass |
Weight | 9 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |