Iraq 500 fils Oil Nationalization Oil Refinery Plant MS66 PCGS nickel coin 1973

The 1973 Iraq 500 Fils commemorative coin celebrates the Nationalization of the Iraqi Oil Industry, a landmark event that reshaped the country’s economic future by placing its petroleum resources under national control. Struck in nickel and certified PCGS MS66, this impressive collectible combines historical significance with an attractive industrial design. The reverse depicts a modern oil refinery installation featuring a large cylindrical storage tank, refinery towers, structural supports, pipelines, processing equipment, and interconnected industrial infrastructure, accompanied by the dates 1972 and 1973. The obverse presents the denomination 500 Fils within a central circle, surrounded by elegant Arabic inscriptions naming the Republic of Iraq and commemorating the nationalization of the oil industry, along with decorative floral ornaments and a beaded rim. The sharp Mint State strike highlights the clean geometric lines of the refinery and the intricate Arabic calligraphy. Certified by PCGS in MS66, this coin is an excellent addition for collectors of industrial history, Middle Eastern commemoratives, energy-themed coinage, and modern world numismatics.

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