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100 Riyals - Khālid III Napoleon
1389 (1970) year| Gold (.900) | 20.73 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 100 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 20.73 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#92353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bust of Napoléon Bonaparte in uniform, facing left.
The lower part of the emblem of the Napoleonic Consulate, consisting of the letter "N" encircled by laurel branches
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
-- BIC - NAPOLEON --
1769
1969
[N]
ذِكرَى مُرُورِ ٢٠٠ عامـٍ عَلى نَاپوليون
Translation:
BIC Napoleon
1769
1969
[N]
The 200th anniversary of Napoleon
Comment
Issue Date: 04 March 1969Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Khālid III (Napoleon), the Ruler of Sharjah from 1964 to 1972, on one side, and the coat of arms of Sharjah on the other.
