Iraq — Republic Circulation (1959–2004) Coin Album

Historical Context

Iraq became a republic in 1958 following a military coup that overthrew the Hashemite monarchy, leading to decades of political instability. The coinage covers the republican period through various leaders including Abd al-Karim Qasim, the Ba'ath Party rule, Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, and the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.