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1 Qirsh - Su'ūd
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Saud bin Abdulaziz (1953-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1376-1378 (1957-1959) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qirsh (1⁄22) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination and year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
قِرْش وَاحِد
١
١٣٧٨
Translation:
One Qirsh
1
1378
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1 Qirsh coin from Saudi Arabia, issued between 1957 and 1959, features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and religious heritage. On one side, the coin features an image of the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building in Mecca that is considered the holiest site in Islam. The Kaaba is surrounded by a circle of Arabic text that reads, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." On the other side, the coin features the denomination "1 Qirsh" in Arabic numerals, along with the date of issue in both Islamic and Gregorian calendars. This coin is an interesting example of how religious and cultural symbols are used in currency design to reflect a country's values and beliefs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1376 (1957) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1378 (1959) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Qirsh - Su'ūd 1376-1378 (1957-1959) coin.
