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  • 5 Dinars 1990, KM# 171, Iraq
  • 5 Dinars 1990, KM# 171, Iraq
Description

Rare issue not released into circulation.

Obverse

Depicted the monument "Victory Arch" in Baghdad above palm tree dividing dates in Western and in Arabic years both in Arabic numerals.

The Victory Arch, officially known as the Swords of Qādisīyah, and popularly called the Hands of Victory or the Crossed Swords, are a pair of triumphal arches in central Baghdad, Iraq. Each arch consists of a pair of outstretched hands holding crossed swords. The two arches mark the two entrances to Grand Festivities Square and the parade ground constructed to commemorate the Iran–Iraq War, started and led by Iraq's then-president Saddam Hussein. The arches were opened to the public on 8 August 1989. It is one of Baghdad's visitor attractions and near to the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.

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Reverse

Value in Arabic in a central circle with lettering and the country name above, inscription "Victory is ours" below.

الجمهورية العراقية
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خمسة دنانير
النصر لنا

Edge -

5 Dinars

KM# 171 Schön# 77
Characteristics
Type Trial strike
Material Bronze
Weight 13.5 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Sudan Mint House, Khartoum

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