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½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Fayṣal FAO
1392 (1972) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1964-1975) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1392 (1972) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Halalas 0.50 SAR = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Riyal (1960-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Denomination, dates, and a Quranic verse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
خمسون هللة
نصف
50 ٥٠ ريال
١٣٩٢هـ-١٩٧٢مـ
وأطعموا البائس الفقير
Translation:
Fifty Halala
Half Rial
50
AD1972-AH1392
And feed the desperate the poor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which was founded in 1945. The coin features an image of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who was a prominent leader in the Arab world and played a key role in the establishment of the FAO. The coin's design also includes an image of a farmer working in a field, symbolizing the FAO's mission to promote agriculture and food security around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1392 (1972) | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Fayṣal (FAO) 1392 (1972) coin.
