½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Khālid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) front ½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Khālid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) back
½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Khālid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) photo
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½ Riyal / 50 Halalah - Khālid

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 6.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date)
King
Khalid bin Abdulaziz (1975-1982)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1397-1400 (1977-1980)
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#7843
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Legend above inscription in circle dividing value, date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
خمسون هللة
50 ٥٠
نصف ريال
١٣٩٧
هـ

Translation:
Fifty Halala
Half Rial
1397
H

Edge

Reeded

Comment

On the reverse, the هـ (=Hijra) is placed on the left of the year for the 1400 issue and between the ٣ and the ٩ for the 1397 issue.

Interesting fact

The ½ Riyal / 50 Halalah coin from Saudi Arabia has an interesting feature. It has a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On one side, the coin features the portrait of King Khālid, who ruled Saudi Arabia from 1977 to 1980, and on the other side, it depicts the Makkah Clock Tower, a famous landmark in Mecca. This coin is a great example of how currency can serve as a representation of a country's heritage and values.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1397 (1977)  20000000 - - - - - -
1400 (1980)  21600000 - - - - - -

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 - Khālid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) coin.