BHD – Bahraini Dinar
Monetary System
16.10.1965: 1 Bahraini dinar (BHD) = 1,000 fils
Bahrain Monetary Agency
The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) carried out central banking and regulatory functions since its establishment in 1973, shortly after Bahrain secured full independence from Great Britain.
Central Bank of Bahrain
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 7 September 2006. The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
For more information, visit www.cbb.gov.bh.
2016 – 2018 Issues
These notes are like the preceding issues, but with tactile lines added at center right front for the visually impaired, and enhanced security features, including SPARK and Motion thread on the two largest denominations.
Description: 0.50 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Orange and brown. Front: Arabic text; Old Bahrain Court. Back: English text; Bahrain International Circuit (motorsport facility) in Sakhir. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype HALF and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 1.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Red. Front: Arabic text; Al Hedaya Al Khalifiya school building (Bahrain’s first school). Back: English text; Sail and Pearl monument in Manama City; five galloping Arabian horses. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype ONE and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 5.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Blue. Front: Arabic text; Shaikh Isa House in Muharraq; Riffa af Sharqi fortress in Hunainiya valley. Back: English text; Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) smelter building; first oil well in Bahrain near Jebel Dukhan mountain. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype FIVE and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 10.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Green. Front: Arabic text; SPARK Live Truspin; King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: English text; Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway bridge. Rapid Motion windowed security thread with demetalized ١٠ / 10. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa as with electrotype TEN and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 20.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Brown and light blue. Front: Arabic text; SPARK Live Truspin; King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: English text; Al Fateh Islamic Center in Juffair. Rapid Motion windowed security thread with demetalized ٢٠ / 20. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype TWENTY and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
2008 Issues
Description: 5.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Blue. Front: Arabic text; hologram; Shaikh Isa House in Muharraq; Riffa af Sharqi fortress in Hunainiya valley. Back: English text; Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) smelter building; first oil well in Bahrain near Jebel Dukhan mountain. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype FIVE and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 10.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Green. Front: Arabic text; hologram; King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: English text; Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Causeway bridge. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa as with electrotype TEN and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
Description: 20.00 BHD – Bahraini Dinar Size: 154 x 74 mm
Brown and light blue. Front: Arabic text; hologram; King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Back: English text; Al Fateh Islamic Center in Juffair. Windowed green-to-red StarChrome security thread with demetalized CBB. Watermark: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa with electrotype TWENTY and denomination in Arabic text. Printer: (De La Rue). 154 x 74 mm. Paper.
