{"product_id":"1978-specimen-bahrain-banknotes-100-fils-1-4-1-2-1-5-10-20-dinars-unc-d10","title":"1964-1973 Bahrain Specimen Banknote Set | 100 Fils to 20 Dinars | Full 7-Piece Collection | Rare UNC Currency\/D10","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a rare and comprehensive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e7-piece Specimen Banknote Set\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eBahrain Currency Board\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eBahrain Monetary Agency\u003c\/b\u003e, covering the transitional period of Bahraini currency from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003e1964 to 1973\u003c\/b\u003e. These notes represent the first and second issues of the Bahraini Dinar following the replacement of the Gulf Rupee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eEach note in this collection is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eUNC (Uncirculated)\u003c\/b\u003e condition and features the official red \"SPECIMEN\" overprint. These were produced in extremely limited quantities for archival and presentation purposes by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003eThomas De La Rue\u003c\/b\u003e, making them a centerpiece for collectors of Middle Eastern or British Commonwealth-related currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e100 Fils (Orange):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a palm grove and coastal dhow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/4 Dinar (Yellow\/Brown):\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts an oil derrick, symbolizing Bahrain's petroleum heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/2 Dinar (Purple):\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases the Mina Salman port and cargo ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 Dinar (Red):\u003c\/b\u003e Features the historic Al-Khamis Mosque, one of the oldest Islamic relics in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Dinars (Blue):\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases traditional dhows at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10 Dinars (Green):\u003c\/b\u003e Depicts a detailed aerial map view of Bahrain's geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e20 Dinars (Pink\/Brown):\u003c\/b\u003e The high-denomination note of the set, featuring the Isa Town housing project and the Bahrain Monetary Agency emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e UNC (Uncirculated) – Crisp, original paper with sharp edges and vibrant inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Diagonally overprinted with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\"SPECIMEN\"\u003c\/b\u003e in red on both obverse and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Features matching archival serial numbers (e.g., \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e*010327\u003c\/code\u003e) with the specimen archival star (\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e*\u003c\/code\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e This set spans the 1964 first issue and the 1973 second issue, documenting the architectural and industrial evolution of Bahrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003eYou will receive what you see in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; 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