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2 Riyals - Salman

1438 (2016) year
Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in copper-nickel ring 6.7 g 25.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date)
King
Salman bin Abdulaziz (2015-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1438 (2016)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Riyals 2 SAR = USD 0.53
Currency
Riyal (1960-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
6.7 g
Diameter
25.0 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#101226
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Multiple Coat of Arms within the Floral Ornamentation.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
1438
ريالان
2
TWO RIYALS
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
المملكة العربية السعودية

Translation:
Two Riyals
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Edge

Reeded and plain with 10 alternating patches

Interesting fact

The 2 Riyals - Salman 1438 (2016) coin from Saudi Arabia features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass-plated steel center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design not only makes the coin visually appealing but also serves as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1438 (2016)  - - - - - -

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