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10 Riyals - Mohammed Papal Visit to Australia
1389 (1970) year| Silver (.999) | 30 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi (1938-1974) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1389 (1970) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pope's profile facing right at left, crown with keys and kangaroo on map at right
Script: Latin
Lettering: PILGRIM IN AUSTRALIA - 1970
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note: Schön mentions a mintage of 300, which is the same mintage for KM#20 listed in Krause.However, Krause mentions a mintage of 12,000 for this coin.
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 was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to Australia in 1970, which was a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church. The coin's design features an image of the Pope and the outline of Australia, highlighting the connection between the two. Additionally, the coin's mintage was limited to 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of religious history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1389 (1970) | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Riyals - Mohammed (Papal Visit to Australia) 1389 (1970) coin.
