| Slot: |
100 Fils Authorization 6/1964 P1a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
100 Fils 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2082002-041
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1968 and discontinued in November 1980, it is the
only paper one-hundred fils note in all of Bahrain's paper currency
issues to date. It is characterized by its beige color with a yellowish tint
and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back
design features three palm trees and two sailing ships, honoring the
significance of agriculture and fishing in Bahrain's economy during that
era.
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| Slot: |
1/4 Dinar Authorization 6/1964 P2a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
1/4 Dinar 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1963901-053
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1965, it is the only paper quarter dinar note in all of Bahrain's paper currency issues to date. It is characterized by its brown color and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back design features an image of an oil drilling rig, with a refinery visible in the background, highlighting the importance of the oil and gas industry in Bahrain's economic transformation.
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| Slot: |
1/2 Dinar Authorization 6/1964 P3a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
1/2 Dinar 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1722079-001
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1965, it is characterized by its purple color and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back design features three ships docked to unload their cargo at Salman Port, Bahrain's main seaport in the mid-20th century.
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| Slot: |
1 Dinar Authorization 6/1964 P4a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
1 Dinar 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1800257-018
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1965, it is characterized by its red color and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back design features a view of the two minarets of Al-Khamis Mosque and what remains of the prayer hall. It is believed that the mosque was built during the reign of Caliph Omar bin Abdul Aziz.
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| Slot: |
5 Dinars Authorization 6/1964 P5a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
5 Dinars 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
6013408-006
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1965, it is characterized by its blue color and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back design features an image of two pearl-diving boats during a diving expedition, which was considered one of the main professions of the people of Bahrain.
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| Slot: |
10 Dinars Authorization 6/1964 P6a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Currency Board
10 Dinars 1964 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8013522-038
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1965, it is characterized by its green color and shares the front design with the rest of the series. Its distinctive back design features an aerial view of Isa Town.
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| Slot: |
1/2 Dinar Authorization 23/1973 P7a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
1/2 Dinar 1973 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8034651-045
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1979, it is characterized by its purple-brown color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the depiction of the Dilmun bull's head on the front. The distinguishing feature of the back design is the aerial view of the Bahrain Aluminum smelter.
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| Slot: |
1 Dinar Authorization 23/1973 P8a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
1 Dinar 1973 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2506278-009
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1979, it is characterized by its red color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the image of the minaret of the Manama Mosque on the front. The distinguishing feature of the back design is the view of the Bahrain Monetary Agency building.
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| Slot: |
5 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P8A |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
5 Dinars 1973 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2506643-011
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1979, it is characterized by its blue color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the image of the minaret of Al-Khamis Mosque on the front. The distinguishing feature of the back design retained from the first issue is a miniature view of two pearl-diving boats during a diving expedition, which was regarded as one of the main professions of the people of Bahrain.
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| Slot: |
10 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P9a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
10 Dinars 1973 - Wmk: Falcon's Head |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2455626-042
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1979, it is characterized by its green color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the depiction of a traditional Bahraini dhow. The distinguishing feature of the back design is the aerial view of the dry dock facility.
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| Slot: |
10 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P9b |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
10 Dinars 1973 - Wmk: Falcon's Head |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8037763-009
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Owner Comments
An alternative banknote issued later, it is similar to the first edition, characterized by its green color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the depiction of a traditional Bahraini dhow. The distinguishing feature of the back design is the aerial view of the dry dock facility. It is also marked by the printing of the serial number on the left side of the front in a vertical format.
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| Slot: |
20 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P10a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
20 Dinars 1973 - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8079688-020
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Owner Comments
A banknote issued in 1978, it is characterized by its brownish-blue color on the back. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the image of the minaret of Al-Fadhil Mosque on the front. The distinguishing feature of the back design is a view of the new Government House at that time.
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| Slot: |
20 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P11a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
20 Dinars 1973 - Wmk: Falcon's Head |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8063793-052
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Owner Comments
An alternative banknote issued later, it is similar to the first edition with a slight change in color to a reddish-brown. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, with a slight alteration in the shape of the compass. What sets it apart in the front design is the image of the minaret of Al-Fadhil Mosque, while the distinguishing feature of the back design is a view of the new Government House at that time.
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| Slot: |
20 Dinars Authorization 23/1973 P11b |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
20 Dinars 1973 - Wmk: Falcon's Head |
| Grade: |
PMG 67 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
2508062-001
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Owner Comments
An alternative banknote issued later, it is similar to the second edition, characterized by its reddish-brown color. It shares most of the front design with the rest of the series, but what sets it apart is the image of the minaret of Al-Fadhil Mosque on the front. The distinguishing feature of the back design is a view of the new Government House at that time. It is also marked by the printing of the serial number on the left side of the front in a vertical format.
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| Slot: |
1/2 Dinar Authorization 23/1973; 1993 ND P12a |
| Item: |
Bahrain, Monetary Agency
1/2 Dinar 1973 (ND 1986) - Printer: TDLR |
| Grade: |
PMG 68 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8082423-015
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Owner Comments
A paper denomination issued in 1993 is distinguished by its brown color. The front features decorative patterns and images highlighting contrasts between traditional and modern manufacturing. It depicts a renowned weaver from Bani Jamra, while the back shows the Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) factory. The front design is notable for the red color of the Bahrain state emblem and security thin thread.
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