Coins
Coins were introduced in 1931 and 1932 in denominations of 1, 2, 4, 10, 20, 50 and 200 fils, seats with the 200 fils known as a rial. The 20, 50 and 200 fils were minted in silver. In 1953, silver 100 fils coins were introduced.
Following the establishment of the Iraqi Republic, a new series of coins was introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 fils, with the 25, 50 and 100 fils in silver until 1969. In 1970, 250 fils pieces were introduced, followed by 500 fils and 1 dinar coins in 1982. Coin production ceased after 1990.
In 2004, new 25-, 50- and 100-dinar coins were introduced. However, these coins proved to be unpopular and were withdrawn from circulation.
| Value | Diameter | Weight | Composition | Obverse | Reverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 dinars | 17.4 mm | 2.5 g | Copper plated steel | Inscriptions: "Central Bank of Iraq" and "25 dinars" | Outline map of Iraq |
| 50 dinars | 22 mm | 4.34 g | Brass plated steel | Inscriptions: "Central Bank of Iraq" and "50 dinars" | Outline map of Iraq |
| 100 dinars | 22 mm | 4.3 g | Stainless steel | Inscriptions: "Central Bank of Iraq" and "100 dinars" | Outline map of Iraq |
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