OBVERSE: Central circle with bust of Open Book inside cogwheel above it written – High Council – , then under it written – for the National compulsory Campaign to eradicate illiteracy – . On the outer larger circle, ornament on each side, upper half written – With leadership of Mr. President Saddam Hussein – , lower half written – we eradicate Illiteracy –
REVERSE: Small central circle with Tougra. Ornament on each side, upper half written – Republic of Iraq – Christian year under left ornament 1979m, Higri year under right ornament 1400H . There is a candle just under the central small circle in shape of numeral 1 , part of a date? 12 then candle then 1 ? Lower half written – Science Day –.
5-Science Day, 1979 OBVERSE: Central circle with bust of Open Book inside cogwheel above it written – High Council – , then under it written – for the National compulsory Campaign to eradicate illiteracy – . On the outer larger circle, ornament on each side, upper half written – With leadership of Mr. President Saddam Hussein – , lower half written – we eradicate Illiteracy –
REVERSE: Small central circle with Tougra. Ornament on each side, upper half written – Republic of Iraq – Christian year under left ornament 1979m, Higri year under right ornament 1400H . There is a candle just under the central small circle in shape of numeral 1 , part of a date? 12 then candle then 1 ? Lower half written – Science Day –.
OBVERSE: Central circle with bust of Open Book inside cogwheel above it written – High Council – , then under it written – for the National compulsory Campaign to eradicate illiteracy – . On the outer larger circle, ornament on each side, upper half written – With leadership of Mr. President Saddam Hussein – , lower half written – we eradicate Illiteracy –
REVERSE: Small central circle with Tougra. Ornament on each side, upper half written – Republic of Iraq – Christian year under left ornament 1979m, Higri year under right ornament 1400H . There is a candle just under the central small circle in shape of numeral 1 , part of a date? 12 then candle then 1 ? Lower half written – Science Day – with Mint Karat just right to it.
11-President Saddam 1st Anniversary 1980 This Medallion issued to commemorate the 1st year of President Saddam Hussein in office as president. This is the ORIGINAL HIGHLY PRESTIGIUS ISSUE. There was later issues which was manufactured in Iraq, with Box being made of cardboard, no Felt lining, and the medallion itself was crudely made, and the Arab land map was – painted in green- then was with - no paint - !
OBVERSE: Bust of President Saddam Hussein, under it written – The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein –
REVERSE: Centre with Arab Land map made by Green stone, Ornament on each side, upper half of circumflex written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message –Lower half written in Arabic – Unity/Freedom/Socialism-ornament-17-30 July 1968 revolution –
Weight 154 gm, Diameter 70.04 mm, plain edge, Silver . Unknown Mint, Unknown Mintage. In Original Box.
12-President Saddam 1st Anniversary 1980 This Medallion issued to commemorate the 1st year of President Saddam Hussein in office as president. This is the ORIGINAL HIGHLY PRESTIGIUS ISSUE. There was later issues which was manufactured in Iraq, with Box being made of cardboard, no Felt lining, and the medallion itself was crudely made, and the Arab land map was – painted in green- then was with - no paint - !
OBVERSE: Bust of President Saddam Hussein, under it written – The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein – REVERSE: Centre with Arab Land map made by Green stone, Ornament on each side, upper half of circumflex written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message –Lower half written in Arabic – Unity/Freedom/Socialism-ornament-17-30 July 1968 revolution –
Weight 174 gm, Diameter 70.10 mm, plain edge, Bronze. Unknown Mint, Unknown Mintage. In Original Box.
13-Qadisiyat Saddam, 1980
OBVERSE: Bust of President Saddam Hussein in Military suit overlapping an Arabic fighter on Horse with sward and a geometrical shape with stripes .Above the bust written – Thank God who assisted us in bringing back shiny examples of Glorious 1st Qadisiyah .. Saddam Hussein …. – Below the bust written in curved frame – Mister President, Field Marshal Saddam Hussein –
REVERSE: Central Circle with – Qadisiyat Saddam – , above it is Arab land Map. Date in Arabic Numeral ( actually Indian ) on right with Higri 15H above and Christian 636M below. Date in English on the left with Higri 1400H, and 1980 M below. Below the Central circle written – Republic of Iraq – Mint Karat just left to Republic of Iraq .
Weight 38.05 gm , Diameter 35.13 mm. Plain edge, 22Kt Gold . Minted by British Royal Mint, Mintage Unknown. In Original Box.
14-17th July Anniversary, 1980? This Medallion have the Bust of President Saddam Hussein, which is exactly same as the one on the 250 Fils/50 Dinars Gold/100 Dinars Gold, all of which, was minted in 1980, that is why I think this one is Minted in 1980 also. It is very likely that this medallion was minted in Gold too.
OBVERSE: Bust of President Saddam Hussein, under it written – The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein –
REVERSE: Central circle with ornamental 8 pointed star, with Karat mint just under the lowest point of the star. 2/3 of circumflex taken to write – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message – Below the central circle written in Arabic – 17-30 July 1968 –
OBVERSE: Centre with Bust of President Saddam Hussein in Military suit, above it is, Old air force plain on right, new air force plain on left, and Arabic land shaped like Falcon spreading the wings. Date in Christian calendar and in Arabic Numerals ( in fact Indian numerals ) 1931 on right, 1981 on left. Under the Bust, in curved Frame – Mister President, Field Marshal Saddam Hussein – 2 X tree branches one on each side of the lower half of the medallion.
REVERSE: Central Circle with – Unity/Freedom/Socialism – , above it immediately is – Republic of Iraq – , then above it written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message – .Below the central circle written : – Golden Jubilee of the Iraqi Air force – , under this is the date I Christian Calendar in Arabic ( actually Indian ) Numerals – 1931 m-1981m – . The karat mark is just left to the year date.
Weight 19.07 gm, Diameter 30.09 mm. Plain edge. Minted by British Royal mint, 22 KT Gold Mintage Unknown
20-Golden Jubilee of the IRAQI Air Force ,1981
OBVERSE: Centre with Bust of President Saddam Hussein in Military suit, above it is, Old air force plain on right, new air force plain on left, and Arabic land shaped like Falcon spreading the wings. Date in Christian calendar and in Arabic Numerals ( in fact Indian numerals ) 1931 on right, 1981 on left. Under the Bust, in curved Frame – Mister President, Field Marshal Saddam Hussein – 2 X tree branches one on each side of the lower half of the medallion.
REVERSE: Central Circle with – Unity/Freedom/Socialism – , above it immediately is – Republic of Iraq – , then above it written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message – .Below the central circle written: – Golden Jubilee of the Iraqi Air force – , under this is the date I Christian Calendar in Arabic ( actually Indian ) Numerals – 1931 m-1981m – . The karat mark is just left to the year date.
Weight 38.07 gm, Diameter 35.17 mm. Plain edge. Minted by British Royal mint, 22 KT Gold Mintage Unknown
21- Doura Bridge and Approaches Piling work 1979-1981 weight 27.37gm, diameter 40.0mm, Made by Huguenin
22- Islamic Conference for Foreign Ministers, Baghdad 1981
23-Working Medallion
OBVERSE: Central circle with Human figure holding a Fire Torch in right hand and a cogwheel in the left hand, above it written in Arabic – Working Medallion – . Under the bust written – One Arabic Nation with an eternal message – , the circumflex have the shape of the cogwheel.
REVERSE: In the middle, Wavy/ Horizontal Iraqi Flag , above it written – Republic of Iraq – , Inder the flag written in Arabic – This Medallion given in accordance to 2nd law of the working medallion system, which was issued in accordance to medallions and Medals law #90 year 1982 – Under it written – Unity/Freedom/Socialism –
Weight 226 gm, Diameter 70.40 mm, Metal Unknown, Unknown Mint, Mintage Unknown
24- Saddam, Lion of Babylon
25- Saddam's International Airport weight 54.2gm, Diameter 50.00mm
OBVERSE: Bust of President Saddam Hussein , under it written – The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein – REVERSE: Bust of the Building, above it written in Arabic – Opening of the New Building for Iraqi Central Bank – Below the bust, the date in Christian & Higri calendars in Arabic ( Indian in fact ) numerals ( 1986 m – 1407 h )
Weight 95.10 gm, Diameter 60.24 mm . Plain edge. Metal Unknown Unknown Mint, Unknown Mintage.
41- Arabic Writers Union, Baghdad 1986
42- Baghdad International Fair, 1986
43- Iraq-Romanian Cooperation
44- Babylon International Festival, Glass Medallion, RARE+ Made by Daum France, weight 250gm, 100.11mm
45-Babylon International Festival 1987
OBVERSE: Busty of President Saddam Hussein overlapping a but for King Nabu-Khuth-Nussar. On the right side written in English – Babylon International Festival- , on left same is written in Arabic .
REVERSE: Centre showing Bust of Human figure playing on Harp and Old Mismari writing on the circumflex, year date in English under the human figure – 1987 –
Weight 249 gm, Diameter 79.8 mm. Plain edge. Metal Unknown. Unknown Mint source, likely the Iraqi state enterprise for military manufacturing. Unknown mintage
46-Babylon International Festival 1987
47- Baghdad International Fair, 1987
48-1st Anniversary of end of war with Iran
OBVERSE: Bust of Saddam in military suit in the middle, above it is written – the Victory from God - The year date in Christian calendar on the left 1989, in Higri calendar on right 1410. Under Saddam bust written in 2 curved lines –The President, Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein / The Hero of the war & peace-
REVERSE: Centre with Iraq Flag shaped in Dove, above it - IRAQ REPUBLIC- on sides there is ornamental shape . Under the flag bust written -GREAT VICTORY DAY- then under that is the date of end of war in Arabic (Actually Indian Numerals) – 08-09-1988 – . Mint Karat just above the right side ornament.
Weight 16.98 gm, Diameter 30.08 mm. Plain edge. 22 Kt Gold Likely minted by British royal mint, Mintage unknown
49-1st Anniversary of end of war with Iran
OBVERSE: Bust of Saddam in military suit in the middle, above it is written – the Victory from God - The year date in Christian calendar on the left 1989, in Higri calendar on right 1410. Under Saddam bust written in 2 curved lines –The President , Leader, Struggler, Saddam Hussein / The Hero of the war & peace-
REVERSE: Centre with Iraq Flag shaped in Dove, above it - IRAQ REPUBLIC- on sides there is ornamental shape . Under the flag bust written -GREAT VICTORY DAY- then under that is the date of end of war in Arabic (Actually Indian Numerals) – 08-09-1988 – . Mint Karat just above the right side ornament.
Weight 33.85 gm, Diameter 35.10 mm. Plain edge. 22 Kt Gold Likely minted by British royal mint, Mintage unknown
50- Baghdad International Fair 1988
51- Baghdad International Fair 1989
52- Arabic Summit, Baghdad 1990
53- Iraqi Army
54- 31st Baghdad International Fair
OBVERSE: Central circle with Baghdad Fair Logo, the outer circumflex read clockwise : 31st ▪ BIF star IRAQ star 1998 Star FRANCE star
REVERSE: Centre contain a bust of a Tree which ios the logo of NUTRIS company, above it written - 31st BAGHDAD INTL. FAIR - then under the Tree bust written in 3 lines – NUTRIS Co. /1998/IRAQ - One tree branch on each side.
Wt. 183 gm , Diameter 73.14 mm. Plain edge. Silver?, Minted by NUTRIS CO. Group, situated in Europe. Mintage Unknown
