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1 Riyal Desert Fort
| Silver (.999) | 3.00 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi (1938-1974) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1388-1389 (1969-1970) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Riyal |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Desert Fort and Coat of Arms below.
"Al Fujairah" in Arabic on both flags; normally on the left flag, and mirrored on the right flag
Lettering: الفجيرة الفجيرة
Translation: Fujairah
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note: Mintage figure (4,050) is for both yearsReported mintage of 2,550 sets for KM#PS5, and 200 sets for KM#PS8
Proof Set (Unlisted; KM#1,2,3,4,5,19,22):
© Zameer Abubakar
Official Proof Set (unlisted in Krause) containing all 9 silver and 9 gold coins of Fujairah:
© Image courtesy of UAE Coin Collectors Club
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a desert fort on one side and the portrait of the ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, on the other side. This coin was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Fujairah National Day, and it's a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 (1969) | 4050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Riyal (Desert Fort) 1388-1389 (1969-1970) coin.