1 Rial - Qaboos (27th National Day, Al Nahda Tower; Silver) 1418 (1997) front 1 Rial - Qaboos (27th National Day, Al Nahda Tower; Silver) 1418 (1997) back
1 Rial - Qaboos (27th National Day, Al Nahda Tower; Silver) 1418 (1997) photo
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1 Rial - Qaboos 27th National Day, Al Nahda Tower; Silver

1418 (1997) year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Oman
Sultan
Qaboos bin Said (1970-2020)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1418 (1997)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial 1 OMR = USD 2.59
Currency
Rial (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103855
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Al Nahda Tower, coconut tree and Frankincense tree from the Dhofar Region

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Comment

COA:
http://www.cbo-oman.org/coins/Coin_Page1.html

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Al Nahda Tower, a prominent landmark in Oman, on one side, and the portrait of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 27th National Day of Oman, which is a significant event in the country's history.