{"product_id":"iraq-kingdom-half-1-2-dinar-pick-p17a-1931-baby-king-faisal-pmg-25","title":"1931 (ND 1942) Iraq 1\/2 Dinar Banknote - King Faisal II \"Child Portrait\" - PMG 25 Very Fine","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Boy King: A Relic of the Iraqi Hashemite Monarchy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCapture a rare moment in history with this authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e1\/2 Dinar note\u003c\/b\u003e from the Kingdom of Iraq. Issued during World War II while Faisal II was still a young boy, this note belongs to the highly sought-after \"Second Issue\" of the Iraqi Currency Board. Its classic reddish-brown engraving and poignant portrait make it an essential anchor piece for any advanced world currency collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features the famous \"Child Portrait\" of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eKing Faisal II\u003c\/b\u003e (1935–1958) on the right. The center contains the promise to pay in Arabic, set against a stunning multicolor geometric underprint.\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\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e Boldly states \"GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ\" across the top, with the denomination featured in elaborate decorative vignettes.\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\"\u003eThe \"War Issue\" Context:\u003c\/b\u003e While the design is dated 1931 (referring to the original Law), this variety was printed around 1942. During the war, Iraq was a strategic hub, and these notes circulated under British influence during the regency of Prince 'Abd al-Ilah.\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\"\u003eSignatories:\u003c\/b\u003e Lord Kennet and A. Amin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/b\u003e Bradbury, Wilkinson \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. (BWC), England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Government of Iraq (Currency Board).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 Dinar (Half Dinar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/b\u003e P-17a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e E931,800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrading:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003ePMG 25 Very Fine\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/b\u003e PMG has noted \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003e\"Foreign Substance, Stains\"\u003c\/b\u003e on the reverse of the holder. These are common for notes that were carried in the field during the 1940s; the note retains solid paper body and clear, legible details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Child Faisal\" notes are notoriously difficult to find in any grade. Most were withdrawn from circulation and destroyed after the 1958 revolution. A \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eVery Fine 25\u003c\/b\u003e example represents a highly collectible grade that balances historical authenticity with clear, sharp visual details of the King's portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle id=\"cl-remove-cross-sell-gallery\"\u003e#cl-cross-sell-gallery { display: none;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor international orders,we use royal mail international.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925811605886,"sku":"EB-154084287343","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_64996770-cbf8-45e8-8dae-8ddfda9afbde.png?v=1773126931","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/iraq-kingdom-half-1-2-dinar-pick-p17a-1931-baby-king-faisal-pmg-25","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}