2½ Rials (Oil Exploration) 1395 (1975) front 2½ Rials (Oil Exploration) 1395 (1975) back
2½ Rials (Oil Exploration) 1395 (1975) photo
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2½ Rials Oil Exploration

1395 (1975) year
Silver (.925) 9 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
North Yemen
Period
Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1395 (1975)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2½ Rials (2.5&nbspYER)
Currency
Rial (decimalized, 1974-1990)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#122927
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Oil derricks in field

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
التنقيب عن الزيت
OIL EXPLORATION

Comment

Estimated Mintage.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the discovery of oil in North Yemen, and the design on the coin reflects this theme, featuring an oil rig and the words "Oil Exploration" in Arabic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1395 (1975) ni 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Rials (Oil Exploration) 1395 (1975) coin.