Bahraini Coins

Sheik Isa Bin Salman on Obverse of 1986 Bahrain Silver Proof 5 Dinars

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Rhim Gazelle on Reverse of 1986 Bahrain Silver Proof 5 Dinars

Brief Bahrain Historical Notes
In 1782, the Al Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a British protectorate. The archipelago attained its independence in 1971. Bahrain's small size and central location among Persian Gulf countries require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors. Facing declining oil reserves, Bahrain has turned to petroleum processing and refining and has transformed itself into an international banking center. Sheikh HAMAD bin Isa Al Khalifa, who came to power in 1999, has pushed economic and political reforms and has worked to improve relations with the Shia community. In February 2001, Bahraini voters approved a referendum on the National Action Charter - the centerpiece of Sheikh HAMAD's political liberalization program. In February 2002, Sheikh HAMAD pronounced Bahrain a constitutional monarchy and changed his status from amir to king. In October 2002, Bahrainis elected members of the lower house of Bahrain's reconstituted bicameral legislature, the National Assembly.

Bahraini Coins
Bahrain has only issued its own coins since 1965, and became fully independent in 1971. our featured coin, a silver proof 5 dinars, shows the Amir, Sheik Isa Bin Salman on the obverse, while the reverse pictures a Rhim gazelle. It was issued as part of an international World Wildlife Fund (WWF) collection.

Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Silver Content
5 Dinars	36.00	19.44	.925	0.6757

Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = (Silver) purity in parts per thousand.
Silver Content = Fine silver content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability

AH Date	Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1406	1986	10 Dinars	WWF World Wildlife Fund Collection - Rhim Gazelle	Proof, FDC	Yes	£30	$59

Notes
The "AH Dates" column shows the dates in the Hejira or Islamic system, and the "AD Dates" column shows the approximate equivalent in the western or Julian calendar. The conversions shown may be approximate, as we have noticed a discrepancy between Krause and the dates on some Moroccan coins.

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