1 Rial - Qaboos 29th National Day; Silver
1999 yearSilver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Oman |
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Sultan | Qaboos bin Said (1970-2020) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1999 |
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 |
Numista | N#103869 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Palm tree (Khalas) and camels caravan
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Comment
COA:http://www.cbo-oman.org/coins/coin_page_new1.htm
Interesting fact
The 1 Rial - Qaboos (29th National Day; Silver) 1999 coin from Oman has a unique feature - it has a latent image of a khanjar, which is a traditional Omani dagger, etched onto the coin's surface. This latent image is only visible when the coin is viewed at a certain angle, adding an extra layer of intrigue and beauty to the coin's design.