100 Dirhams / 1 Riyal - Khālid III (Mona Lisa) 1389 (1970) front 100 Dirhams / 1 Riyal - Khālid III (Mona Lisa) 1389 (1970) back
100 Dirhams / 1 Riyal - Khālid III (Mona Lisa) 1389 (1970) photo
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100 Dirhams / 1 Riyal - Khālid III Mona Lisa

1389 (1970) year
Silver (.999) 3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
Ruling authority
Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1965-1972)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1389 (1970)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Riyal
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92348
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Bust of the Mona Lisa, facing straight ahead

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering: LA GIOCONDA - الچُكوندَا

Translation: The Mona Lisa

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Date: 04 March 1969

Proof Set (KM#PS3):
Reported mintage of 2,500 sets

© Zameer Abubakar

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Khālid III, also known as the "Mona Lisa of the Middle East," on one side, and the Sharjah crest on the other. The coin's design is inspired by the famous painting of Lisa del Giocondo, also known as the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1970)  3850 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dirhams / 1 Riyal - Khālid III (Mona Lisa) 1389 (1970) coin.