Iraq 1 dinar Year Child Save Children KM-145 UNICEF PR 61 PCGS silver coin 1979

The Iraq 1 Dinar KM-145 silver commemorative coin of 1979 was issued to mark the International Year of the Child, a worldwide initiative supported by UNICEF and the United Nations to promote children's rights, education, health, and well-being. Struck in silver and certified PCGS PR61, this meaningful commemorative issue combines humanitarian symbolism with elegant proof coinage, making it a desirable addition to collections focused on social history and world numismatics.

The obverse features the profile portrait of a young child, symbolizing hope, innocence, and the future. The child is adorned with a detailed wreath composed of leaves and star-shaped flowers, while bold Arabic inscriptions curve around the portrait in a circular design. The reverse displays the denomination 1 Dinar within a central circle surrounded by Arabic calligraphy and decorative inscriptions. On both sides appear ornate geometric arabesque ornaments filled with intricate interlaced patterns. The dates 1399 AH and 1979 are positioned below these decorative elements. At the bottom is the emblem of the International Year of the Child, depicting a stylized human figure framed by laurel branches, reinforcing the coin’s message of care and protection for children.

Declared by the United Nations in 1979, the International Year of the Child encouraged global awareness of children's needs and opportunities. This coin serves as a lasting tribute to that important humanitarian effort.

Certified by PCGS as PR61, this silver proof issue offers historical significance, symbolic artistry, and collectible appeal for enthusiasts of UNICEF-themed and international commemorative coinage.

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