1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Fahd 1408 (1988) front 1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Fahd 1408 (1988) back
1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Fahd 1408 (1988) photo
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1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Fahd

1408 (1988) year
Copper-nickel 2.5 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date)
King
Fahd bin Abdulaziz (1982-2005)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1408 (1988)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Halalas 0.05 SAR = USD 0.013
Currency
Riyal (1960-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14756
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
خمس هللات
قرش واحد
٥ 5
١٤٠٨

Translation:
Five Halalah
One Qirsh
1408

Edge

Milled

Comment

Proof Set (KM#PS1):

© Image courtesy of Chiefa Coins

Interesting fact

The 1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt coin from Saudi Arabia, issued in 1988 during the reign of King Fahd, features a unique design that reflects the country's Islamic heritage. The coin's obverse side features the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building in Mecca that is considered the holiest site in Islam, surrounded by a calligraphic inscription of the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith. The reverse side of the coin features the denomination and the date in both Hijri and Gregorian calendars, along with the king's name and title. This coin is a symbol of Saudi Arabia's commitment to its Islamic values and its rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1988)  5000 - - - - - -

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