Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
10 Dirhams
| Bronze (97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin) | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Qatar and Dubai |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani (1960-1972) |
| Ruling authority | Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum (1958-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1386-1391 (1966-1971) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Dirhams (0.10) |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Bronze (97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#19633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Value [10 dirhams]
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
١٠
دراهم
QATAR AND DUBAI
Translation: 10 Dirhams
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: Mintage for 1391 (1971) is the official mintage figure reported for Qatar by British Royal MintIn 1966, India devalued the rupee, and Qatar and Dubai adopted the Gulf Riyal (refereed as rupee also) as a common currency for both its sheikdoms between 1966 &1973. During this period Dubai was a vassal state of Qatar & had very close relation with Qatar.
Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani was the emir of the State of Qatar from 1960 to 1972
Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was the Emir of Dubai 1958 to 1990
Dubai adopted UAE dirham in 1973 (After getting merged into United Arab Emirates in 1971) and
Qatari issued its own currency from 1973 (Qatari Riyal)
Below is an image of this coin. This one is from year 1971.
Interesting fact
The 10 Dirhams coin from Qatar and Dubai, minted between 1966 and 1971, features a unique blend of metals, consisting of 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, and 0.5% tin. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive bronze color and makes it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1386 (1966) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1391 (1971) | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dirhams 1386-1391 (1966-1971) coin.
