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  • 5 Qirsh 1971, KM# 100, Syria, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Wheat & Olives
  • 5 Qirsh 1971, KM# 100, Syria, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Wheat & Olives
Obverse

Syrian coat of arms, date (AD left and AH right) in Arabic digits below.

The coat of arms of the Syrian Arab Republic consists of the Hawk of Quraish supporting a shield bearing the national flag of Syria (in vertical form), and a scroll of the words "Syrian Arab Republic" in Arabic.

The Hawk of Quraish is a symbol which is found on a number of emblems, coat of arms and flags of several states of the Arab world. The Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula, today especially those from the Persian Gulf coast, are traditionally falconry experts; falcons (and hawks) are seen as status symbols and one of the Arabs' favourite animals. Also the traditions and recorded history about the Quraysh and Muhammad claim a falcon had been used as clan symbol. Therefore, several variants of the Quraishi hawk were and are seen in the flags, coat of arms, seals and emblems of several Arab states until today. In that meaning, the Hawk of Quraish is a rival to the so-called Eagle of Saladin.

الجمهورية العربية السورية
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Reverse

Value within wheat sprigs, flanked by olive branches, the legend "Food for all" above.

الغذاء للجميع
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قروش

Edge

5 Qirsh (Piastres)

KM# 100 Schön# 33
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 3 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Sherritt Mint, Canada

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