Iraq 250 fils First Anniversary of Peace with Kurds MS65 PCGS nickel coin 1971

The Iraq 250 Fils “First Anniversary of Peace with Kurds” coin, issued in 1971 (AH1391), commemorates a significant chapter in Iraq’s modern political history. Struck in nickel and certified PCGS MS65, this impressive commemorative issue combines historical importance with a distinctive symbolic design celebrating hopes for peace, cooperation, and national progress.

The reverse displays an elaborate industrial motif centered on a large cogwheel encircling the anniversary inscription. At the top is a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, positioned above groups of radiating lines that extend toward the rim, symbolizing development and a forward-looking future. Curved wreath branches frame both sides of the design and converge near a geometric decorative emblem at the base. The obverse features elegant Arabic inscriptions surrounding the denomination within a circular center. Below the denomination appear a detailed grain ear and a broad leaf crossing one another, representing agriculture, prosperity, renewal, and harmony. Fine Arabic calligraphy, crisp relief details, and a denticled border enhance the coin’s visual appeal.

Issued to mark the first anniversary of the 1970 peace agreement between the Iraqi government and Kurdish representatives, this coin reflects aspirations for stability and reconciliation. Certified PCGS MS65, it offers outstanding preservation and strong collector appeal for enthusiasts of Middle Eastern history, political commemoratives, and modern world coinage.

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