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100 Riyals - Mohammed Papal Visit to Philippines
1389 (1970) 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 | 1389 (1970) |
| 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#95800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Buildings, Pope’s profile facing left at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1970
PILGRIM IN THE PHILIPPINES
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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 the Philippines in 1970, which was a significant event in the country's history. The coin's design features an image of the Pope and the words "Papal Visit to Philippines" in English and Arabic. It is made of gold (.900) and weighs 20.73 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in religious history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1389 (1970) | 290 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Riyals - Mohammed (Papal Visit to Philippines) 1389 (1970) coin.
