1 dinar 1973 — Bahrain ( Pick: 8 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 dinar issued in Bahrain in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 8.
The note features a multi-coloured print, predominantly red and yellow, and is composed of paper. It measures 148 x 68 mm and is signed by Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman. The printing office is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The State of Bahrain introduced its first banknotes in 1965.
The note features a multi-coloured print, predominantly red and yellow, and is composed of paper. It measures 148 x 68 mm and is signed by Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman. The printing office is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The State of Bahrain introduced its first banknotes in 1965.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman
- Date of issue
- 16 December 1979
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multi-coloured print, predominantly red and yellow
- Dimensions
- 148 x 68 mm
- Pick catalog
- 8
About this banknote
The Bahrain Monetary Agency issued the one dinar banknote in 1973. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Bahrain Monetary Agency in the same year, which took over the role of managing currency from the Bahrain Currency Board. The introduction marked Bahrain's monetary independence and control over its currency.
The front side of the banknote features a dhow, a traditional sailing vessel, and a depiction of Bahrain's map alongside the national emblem. The reverse side displays the Bahrain Monetary Agency building. Printed by De La Rue in London, the note is signed by Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Chairman, and measures 148 x 68 mm in size.
