1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Khalid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) front 1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Khalid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) back
1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Khalid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) photo
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1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Khalid

 
Copper-nickel 2.5 g 19.5 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
5 Halalas 0.05 SAR = USD 0.013
Currency
Riyal (1960-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
0.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4201
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Legend above inscription in circle dividing value, date below

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
خمس هللات
5 ٥
قرش
واحد
١٤٠٠ هـ

Translation:
Five Halala
5 5
One
Qirsh
1400

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 1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt coin from Saudi Arabia, issued during the reign of King Khalid (1977-1980), features a unique design that reflects the country's Islamic heritage. The coin's obverse side features the King's name and title in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 2.5 grams.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh / 5 Halalāt - Khalid 1397-1400 (1977-1980) coin.