Iran, 1979 AD., Islamic republic, 1400th anniversary of Mohammed's migration to Medina commemorative, 20 Rials, KM 1244.
Iran, Islamic republic, 1400th anniversary of Mohammed's migration from Mekka to Medina commemorative, 1979 AD.,
20 Rials (31 mm / 8,87 g), copper-nickel, 9,00 g theor. mint weight, mintage ? , coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), reeded edge,
Obv.: ... Û±Û³ÛµÛ¸ - Û±Û´Û°Û° , Persian inscription around and within banner (the prophet's flag over the southern hemisphere) on top of world globe under radiant sun.
Rev.: ... / ریال۲۰ , (... / twenty Rials) , value and Persian inscription within wreath.
KM 1244 .
The Hijra is the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. In September 622, warned of a plot to assassinate him, Muhammad secretly slipped out of Mecca, moving with his followers to Medina, 320 kilometres (200 mi) north of Mecca. The Hijra is celebrated annually on the first day of the Muslim year.