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  • 500 Fils 1971, KM# 132, Iraq, 50th Anniversary of the Iraqi Army
  • 500 Fils 1971, KM# 132, Iraq, 50th Anniversary of the Iraqi Army
Description

The Iraqi Army, or Iraqi Ground Forces, is the ground component of the Iraqi Armed Forces. It was initially the Royal Iraqi Army until the July 1958 coup. The British appointed Hashemite King Faisal I as the ruler in August 1921, leading to the establishment of the Royal Iraqi Army (RIrA).

Obverse

Depicted 2 soldiers carry their refile dividing in Western and in Arabic years both in Arabic numerals (1921-1971).

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Reverse

Value in Arabic in a central circle with lettering, the country name above. The Arabic inscription "50th Anniversary of the Iraqi Army" and date in Western and in Arabic years both in Arabic numerals.

الجمهورية العراقية
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فلس
١٣٩٠هـ-١٩٧١مـ
يوبيل الجيش العراقي الذهبي

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel
Weight 23 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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