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Iraq Banknote 1 dinar baby 1931 PMG 1500 AED

Name: Iraq Banknote 1 dinar baby 1931 PMG 1500 AED
Price: 1500 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 1,500

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 18th March 2026

Description

🧾 General Information
• Country: Iraq
• Denomination: 1 Dinar
• Year: 1931 (issued later, ND 1942)
• Catalog (Pick): P-18a
• Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. (England)
• Grading: PMG 20 (Very Fine)

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👤 Portrait
• Features young King Faisal II of Iraq (as a child).
• This is one of the earliest Iraqi notes showing him during the British-influenced monarchy period.

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🔍 Design Features
• Language: Arabic (main text) + English elements
• Color: Predominantly gray/black with subtle patterns
• Right side: Oval portrait of King Faisal II
• Center: Arabic inscription stating value and authority
• Left side: Watermark area (blank panel)
• Serial Number: Printed in black (example: Y797875)

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🔐 Security Features
• Watermark panel (left side)
• Fine engraved patterns (anti-counterfeiting)
• High-quality intaglio printing by BWC

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📜 Historical Context
• Issued under the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq
• Reflects strong British influence in Iraq’s financial system
• Circulated during the early monarchy before the 1958 revolution

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💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
• PMG 20 (Very Fine):
💵 ~$150 – $400 USD (can vary depending on demand and eye appeal)

Rare higher-grade notes can reach $1000+.

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⭐ Notes for Collectors
• Early Iraqi dinars are highly collectible
• Notes with King Faisal II as a child are especially desirable
• PMG-certified notes (like yours) are more valuable and trusted