Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 9:55 AM
Islamic State jihadists are getting ready to launch their own currency, it's claimed.
Images of coins that the brutal terrorists plan to use in areas of Syria and Iraq under their control have appeared on social media, reports the Telegraph.
One is said to be a five dinar piece and features an Arabic inscription on one side and a picture of seven wheat stalks on the reverse.
Another example shows off a map of the world.
sipa-00704025-000001.jpgAY-COLLECTION/SIPA/AY-COLLECTION/SIPA A gold dinar is reportedly equal to $139 and one silver dinar is worth $1. The coins can be used in ISIS-controlled territories.
The different coins that are in production and circulation are said to be worth between 5 cents and $700, reports the Mirror.
money25n-1-web.jpg
PreviousNext
money25n-1-web.jpg
money25n-4-web.jpg
money25n-3-web.jpg
Enlarge
ABU IBRAHIM RAQQAWI VIA TWITTER A Twitter photo posted by Abu Ibrahim Raqqawi shows alleged ISIS currency, the "Islamic Dinar,” which displays seven stalks of wheat.
And they are reportedly styled on the original dinar coins of the Caliphate of Uthman from around 650 CE.
It's also claimed that ISIS have introduced a currency exchange rate.
One gold dinar is equal to $139and one silver dinar is worth $
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]