Syria 5 Qirsh, 1396
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Information
Country
Syria
Syria
Currency
Pound
(1919 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
5 Piastres
Year
1396
Ruler
Arab Republic
(1961–9999)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
1.55
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Piastres from Syria. Issued in 1396. Struck in Brass. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish without star on the shield holding a scroll with "Union of Arab Republics" in Arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) below in Arabic digits. (Union of Arab Republics 1976 - 1396)
- Reverse
- The Tabqa Dam (Arabic: سد الطبقة), also known as al-Thawra Dam on the Euphrates river, within a circle made of 1/2 gear and a wheat sprig. (Arab Republic of Syria 5 Piastres Tabqa Dam Increase food production in the world)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1396 (1976) | 2M | € 0,39 | € 0,39 | € 0,54 | € 0,65 | € 0,96 | ١٣٩٦ - ١٩٧٦ |
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