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50 Qirsh
| Issuer | Syria |
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| Year | 1958 |
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| Weight | 5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the United Arab Republic (1958–1961), comprising the Eagle of Saladin displayed with wings partially spread and head turned to the left. The eagle bears a tripartite shield on its breast, the central section charged with two vertical five-pointed stars. The eagle's talons grasp a scroll inscribed with Arabic lettering. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'United Arab Republic' in Arabic script. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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1958 was the year Syria merged with Egypt to form the United Arab Republic, a union that lasted only until 1961. This coin sits in that narrow transitional window — struck under Syrian authority in the final months before the merged state began issuing its own coinage. The UAR's currency apparatus took time to organize, meaning Syrian-type pieces continued to circulate well into the union period despite the political change already being official.