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1⁄20 Rial
1382 (1963) year| Silver (.720) | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | North Yemen |
|---|---|
| Period | Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1382 (1963) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄20 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#39071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value within circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا إله إلا الله
نصف
عشر
ضرب بصنعا
١٣٨٢
Translation:
There is no god but God
Half tenth (of a Rial)
Struck in Sanaa
1382
Interesting fact
The 1963 North Yemen 1/20 Rial coin made of silver (.720) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the country. In 1962, North Yemen gained independence from the Ottoman Empire, and the new government was in the process of modernizing the country's infrastructure and economy. The coin's design, which features a crescent moon and star, reflects the country's Islamic heritage and was a symbol of the new government's commitment to Islamic principles. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a nod to the country's rich mineral resources and its long history of trade and commerce.
