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100 Riyals - Mohammed Apollo XI
1388 (1969) year| Gold (.900) | 20.73 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi (1938-1974) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1388 (1969) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 20.73 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#68679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Busts of the 3 astronauts of Apollo XI with their names underneath, moon and stars. "Moon 1969" in Arabic and English at upper left.
M. Collins = Michael Collins
N. Armstrong = Neil Armstrong
E. Aldrin = Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.)
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
القَمر ١٩٦٩
MOON 1969
M.COLLINS
N.ARMSTRONG
E.ALDRIN
Translation:
Moon 1969
M. Collins
N. Armstrong
E. Aldrin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue Date: 16 June 1969Reported mintage of 5,000 sets for KM#PS6
Official Proof Set (unlisted in Krause) containing 2 silver and 2 gold coins (KM#4, 5, 9 & 10) dated AH1388-1969, for Apollo XI and Apollo XII:
© Steve Desouza
Official Proof Set (unlisted in Krause) containing all 9 silver and 9 gold coins of Fujairah:
© Image courtesy of UAE Coin Collectors Club
Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed humans on the Moon. Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56:15 UTC; Aldrin joined him about 20 minutes later. They spent about two and a quarter hours together outside the spacecraft, and collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material for return to Earth. Michael Collins piloted the command module Columbia alone in lunar orbit while they were on the Moon's surface. Armstrong and Aldrin spent just under a day on the lunar surface before rendezvousing with Columbia in lunar orbit.
Interesting fact
The 100 Riyals - Mohammed (Apollo XI) 1388 (1969) coin from Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) is an interesting collector's item due to its unique design. The coin features an image of the Apollo 11 mission's astronaut, Neil Armstrong, on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears an image of the late Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the ruler of Fujairah at the time. This coin is made of gold (.900) and weighs 20.73 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collectible among numismatists and space enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 (1969) | 2140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Riyals - Mohammed (Apollo XI) 1388 (1969) coin.
