5 Qirsh FAO, Syria

5 Qirsh FAO, Syria, 1971 obverse image5 Qirsh FAO, Syria, 1971 reverse image
5 Qirsh FAO coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Syria flagSyria
  • Years of Minting:
    1971
  • Period:
    Arab Republic (1961-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date), Sherritt Mint, Fort Saskatchewan, Canada (1927-date)
5 Qirsh FAO Reference Price

Reference Price

$35.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Qirsh FAO Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Wheat sprigs, flanked by olive branches.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Syria: hawk of Quraish with 3 stars on the shield holding a scroll with "Arab Republic of Syria" in Arabic lettering. Dates (AD left and AH right) below in Arabic digits.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Qirsh FAO Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

الجمهورية العربية السورية ١٣٩١ ١٩٧١

Reverse:

الغذاء للجميع ٥ قروش

5 Qirsh FAO Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)

Size

5 Qirsh FAO sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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