200 Dirhams / 2 Riyals - Khālid III (1970 World Cup) 1389 (1970) front 200 Dirhams / 2 Riyals - Khālid III (1970 World Cup) 1389 (1970) back
200 Dirhams / 2 Riyals - Khālid III (1970 World Cup) 1389 (1970) photo
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200 Dirhams / 2 Riyals - Khālid III 1970 World Cup

1389 (1970) year
Silver (.999) 6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
Ruling authority
Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1965-1972)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1389 (1970)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#60915
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Jules Rimet Trophy within globe design

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
CUP JULES RIMET
MEXICO'70
كَأس چُول رِيمِيه ١٩٧٠

Translation:
Jules Rimet Cup
Mexico'70
Jules Rimet Cup 1970

Comment

Issue Date: 04 March 1969

Proof Set (KM#PS3):
Reported mintage of 2,500 sets

© Zameer Abubakar

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1970 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Mexico. The coin features an image of Khālid III, the ruler of Sharjah at the time, and the reverse side features an image of a football player in action, surrounded by the words "1970 World Cup" in Arabic. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that combines the passion for football with the rich cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1970)  4500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Dirhams / 2 Riyals - Khālid III (1970 World Cup) 1389 (1970) coin.