A Guide to Buying Bahrain Coins
On eBay, Bahrain currency, including coins, can be found sold individually and in sets. The unit of currency in Bahrain is the dinar, with a single dinar banknote containing 1000 fils. Bahrain coins each represent some amount of fils.
What materials are Bahrain coins made of?The Bahrain coins in denominations of 1 fil are composed of bronze. The Bahrain coins in denominations of 25 fils and 50 fils are composed of cupro-nickel. The Bahrain coins in denominations of 5 fils and 10 fils were composed of bronze from 1965 through 1991 and brass from 1992 onward. Used Bahrain coins in denominations of 100 fils were composed of cupro-nickel from 1965 through 1991 and from a cupro-nickel center surrounded by a brass ring from 1992 onward.
What symbols appear on Bahrain coins?From 1965 through 1991, all new Bahrain coins of every denomination had a palm tree depicted on the obverse side. For Bahrain coins minted in 1992 onward, those worth 25 fils have the seal of the Dilmo Civilization, those worth 50 fils have a local type of boat known as the dhow, and those worth 100 fils have a coat of arms depicted on the obverse side.
Special coins from BahrainOn eBay, coins from the Kingdom of Bahrain that remained outside standard circulation are often sold. Among these special Kingdom of Bahrain coins are the 500 fils silver coin first minted in 2000 and discontinued in 2011. It contains an image of the Pearl Monument engraved into its obverse side. There's also the rare 250 fils coin made especially for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of the UN coin program. You may also find the 1986 gold gem collector's coin commemorating the inauguration of the King Fahd Causeway, often sold with a "With Compliments" letter signed by the Bahrain Kingdom's Prime Minister. This specialty Bahrain coin contains 31.1 grams of gold.
What to look for when shopping for Bahrain coinsWhen buying coins from Bahrain, there are certain factors to examine to help you determine the relative value and quality of the coin or coins being sold, including:
- Grade - This indicates the condition of the coin and involves factors such as luster, preservation, attractiveness, color, and strike.
- Circulation - Whether coins have been circulated or remain uncirculated tends to significantly affect their value.
- Credentials - Some Kingdom of Bahrain coins worth money come with certifications affirming their statuses, such as being uncirculated proofs or limited-edition commemorative coins.