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Science Day
| Location | Iraq |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts an open book overlaid with a compass and set within a circular gear-like border, symbolizing literacy and education. A circular legend names the Supreme Council of the National Comprehensive Campaign for Compulsory Illiteracy Eradication, with the upper field bearing a dedication to President Saddam Hussein. The lower field carries a large Arabic slogan in bold relief. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central device features a lit candle surmounted by a circular medallion containing a tughra-style calligraphic device, flanked by two ornamental rosettes. The upper field carries the legend of the Republic of Iraq in Arabic script, with the Basmala. Dates in both Hijri (1400 AH) and Gregorian (1979 AD) appear at mid-field, with the inscription 'Science Day' and the date '1/12' in the lower field. |
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