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Currency Museum

General Information

The museum is housed within the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), in the Diplomatic Area in Manama. It traces the history of the currency in the Kingdom of Bahrain before and after Islam (B.C. to A.D.) and the currency issued by the Currency Board and the CBB. It also displays Islamic Coins as well as some official documents.

Opening Hours

Open from Sun – Thurs 9:00am – 1:00pm
Closed on Weekends, Public and Bank Holidays
Admission to the museum is free

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Contact the Museum

For any enquiries about the Currency Museum please contact us at:

Central Bank of Bahrain
Director, Currency Issue
P.O. Box: 27
Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain.

Currency Issue Directorate: +973 17547700
Currency Museum: +973 17547747

Fax: +973 17 536164
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Commemorative Medals, Coins & History Book of Currency in the Kingdom of Bahrain

The CBB Commemorative Medals, Coins & History Book of Currency in the state of Bahrain displayed below are for sale (depending on availability and quantity). For purchasing and enquiries please contact the currency museum.

Note: Daily Rates are uploaded every business day at 7:30 AM (Bahrain Time)*

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Uncut Banknote Sheets - BD½

2024

Out of Stock
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Uncut Banknote Sheets - BD1

2024

Out of Stock
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Medal of Bahrain Wildlife

2023

Out of Stock
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100 Years of Giving in the Kingdom of Bahrain

2019

156 Available
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50th Anniversary of issuing the first Bahraini Dinar

2016

Out of Stock
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Medal of the Bahraini Women's Day in Financial and Banking Sector (16g)

2015

Out of Stock
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Medal of the Bahraini Women's Day in Financial and Banking Sector (31g)

2015

24 Available
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The 10th anniversary of the Formula1 100Fils Commemorative Coins

2014

Out of Stock
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The 10th anniversary of the Formula 1

2014

Out of Stock
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100 Fils Commemorative Coin 2004

2004

Out of Stock
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Medal of Formula 1

2004

Out of Stock
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Medal of the Great Bahrain Rulers

2004

219 Available
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Medal of Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway

2004

78 Available
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Medal of the National Charter (17g)

2001

Out of Stock
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Medal of Zayed Town

2001

28 Available
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Medal of the National Charter (31g)

2001

Out of Stock
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Medal of the Title of the Amir of the State of Bahrain (16g)

1999

Out of Stock
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Medal of the Title of the Amir of the State of Bahrain (31g)

1999

Out of Stock
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Coin of UNICEF

1998

Out of Stock
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Medal of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway

1997

Out of Stock
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History Book of Currency in the state of Bahrain

1996

428 Available
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Coin of United Nations

1995

Out of Stock
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Medal of Banoco (16g)

1992

Out of Stock
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Medal of Banoco (31g)

1992

Out of Stock
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Coin of Save the Children Fund

1990

Out of Stock
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Coin of World Wildlife Fund

1986

Out of Stock
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Medal of King Fahad Causeway

1986

Out of Stock
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Set of Silver Proof Coinage 1983

1983

Out of Stock
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Medal of Hamad Town

1983

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Medal of Bait Al Qur'an

1982

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Coin of Bahrain Monetary Agency (16g)

1978

Out of Stock
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Coin of Bahrain Monetary Agency (31g)

1978

Out of Stock

Table View (Price List)

NameYear Weight (grams)Metal TypeUSD Price BD PriceAvailable Quantity
Uncut Banknote Sheets - BD½ 2024 __ __ __
Uncut Banknote Sheets - BD1 2024 __ __ __
Medal of Bahrain Wildlife 2023 31 Silver - “One side of the medal is colored” __ __ __
100 Years of Giving in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2019 31.00 (All Medals) Silver 319 120 156
50th Anniversary of issuing the first Bahraini Dinar 2016 50.00 Gold __ __ __
Medal of the Bahraini Women's Day in Financial and Banking Sector (16g) 2015 16.00 Gold __ __ __
Medal of the Bahraini Women's Day in Financial and Banking Sector (31g) 2015 31.10 Gold 2660 1000 24
The 10th anniversary of the Formula1 100Fils Commemorative Coins 2014 6.00 Aluminium Bronze, Cupronickel __ __ __
The 10th anniversary of the Formula 1 2014 31.00 Silver, gold plated __ __ __
100 Fils Commemorative Coin 2004 2004 6.00 Aluminium Bronze, Cupronickel __ __ __
Medal of Formula 1 2004 31.00 Silver, gold plated __ __ __
Medal of the Great Bahrain Rulers 2004 31.00 (All Medals) Silver, gold plated 253 95 219
Medal of Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway 2004 31.00 Gold 2660 1000 78
Medal of the National Charter (17g) 2001 17.00 Gold __ __ __
Medal of Zayed Town 2001 31.00 Gold 2660 1000 28
Medal of the National Charter (31g) 2001 31.00 Gold __ __ __
Medal of the Title of the Amir of the State of Bahrain (16g) 1999 16.99 Gold __ __ __
Medal of the Title of the Amir of the State of Bahrain (31g) 1999 31.10 Gold __ __ __
Coin of UNICEF 1998 19.44 Silver __ __ __
Medal of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway 1997 31.10 Gold __ __ __
History Book of Currency in the state of Bahrain 1996 27 10 428
Coin of United Nations 1995 28.28 Silver __ __ __
Medal of Banoco (16g) 1992 15.50 Gold __ __ __
Medal of Banoco (31g) 1992 31.14 Gold __ __ __
Coin of Save the Children Fund 1990 19.44 Silver __ __ __
Coin of World Wildlife Fund 1986 19.44 Silver __ __ __
Medal of King Fahad Causeway 1986 31.11 Gold __ __ __
Set of Silver Proof Coinage 1983 1983 0 Silver __ __ __
Medal of Hamad Town 1983 16.00 Gold __ __ __
Medal of Bait Al Qur'an 1982 11.00 Gold __ __ __
Coin of Bahrain Monetary Agency (16g) 1978 15.98 Gold __ __ __
Coin of Bahrain Monetary Agency (31g) 1978 31.96 Gold __ __ __
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