1 Dinar BHR Banknote (2016–2018 ‘Thick Marks for the Blind’) 2006

1 Dinar Bahraini Dinar (Issued 2006)

Bahrain’s identity as a Gulf nation rooted in architectural heritage, equestrian tradition, and maritime culture is woven into every element of this one dinar banknote issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain in 2006. The note draws on centuries of Bahraini civic and cultural pride, presenting imagery that speaks directly to the island kingdom’s history as a centre of trade, craftsmanship, and Arabian horsemanship. The 2016–2018 series update introduced thick tactile marks for the visually impaired, reflecting Bahrain’s commitment to inclusive currency design. As a current-issue denomination, this banknote remains legal tender and continues to circulate within Bahrain’s financial system.

On the front, the dominant central image is a detailed engraved depiction of a traditional Bahraini building — a long, low structure with a colonnade of arched openings and ornate architectural detailing rendered in deep rose and crimson tones against a warm pinkish-cream background. The engraving captures the textured stonework and the rhythmic arcade of arches with considerable precision, evoking the historic vernacular architecture found in Bahrain’s older urban quarters. To the upper right, the issuing authority name is printed in Arabic script — مصرف البحرين المركزي, meaning Central Bank of Bahrain — set against a light field, with a further line of Arabic text below it referencing the issuing law and date (٢٠٠٦/٦٤). A circular multicoloured holographic security element sits prominently in the upper-centre area, displaying shifting colours and geometric floral patterns that provide an overt anti-counterfeiting feature. The serial number ص٥٢٩١٤٧١ is printed in black in the upper left, and the same serial number runs vertically along the right-hand edge of the note. The large denomination inscription دينار واحد — meaning “one dinar” — is rendered in bold Arabic calligraphy across the lower central portion of the note, framed by an intricate geometric border pattern in red and blue incorporating traditional Islamic decorative motifs. A plain silver-grey security thread or foil patch is visible as a rectangular element to the left of centre. To the right, a guilloché concentric arc design in light tones adds further depth and security to the background. A signature appears in cursive script in the lower right area, attributable to the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain at the time of issue. The overall colour palette of the front is dominated by rich rose-red and warm cream tones, with decorative borders combining geometric Islamic patterning in contrasting red and blue.

The reverse presents a vivid and dynamic composition dominated by two principal images set against a warm rose-pink and cream background. To the left, a striking depiction of the Al-Fateh Monument — Bahrain’s iconic sail-shaped structure — rises dramatically against the background, rendered in deep reddish-brown tones with architectural detail and a reflective water element shown at its base, evoking the monument’s waterfront setting on the Manama corniche. To the right and occupying much of the central and right-hand portion of the note, a vigorous engraved group of galloping Arabian horses is depicted in full motion, their manes and tails flowing, rendered in shades of grey, dark brown, and cream against the lighter background. The horses — numbering approximately five — are shown in dynamic overlapping poses that convey speed and energy, a celebrated motif representing Bahrain’s deep equestrian heritage. The text “Central Bank of Bahrain” is printed in clean serif type in red across the upper portion of the note, and the numeral “1” appears in the upper right corner. A circular multicoloured security device featuring a heart and decorative floral motifs is positioned in the upper centre, complementing the holographic element on the obverse. A rectangular block of tactile vertical bars — the identifying thick marks for the blind introduced between 2016 and 2018 — is clearly visible along the left edge of the note, providing a raised tactile feature for visually impaired users. The denomination “ONE DINAR” is printed in bold capital letters in the lower centre of the note. The background throughout features subtle guilloché wave patterns and geometric repeated motifs in pale lavender and rose tones, with a decorative border of repeating geometric Islamic-inspired patterning running along the upper and lower margins.

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