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2000 Riyals National Day

2007 year
Silver (.925) 40.64 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Qatar
Emir
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1995-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
2000 Riyals 2000 QAR = USD 546
Currency
Riyal (1973-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
40.64 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#100245
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Colored emblem of Qatar consisting of two crossed bent swords, and between them a sailing ship (dhow) sailing on waves beside an island with two palm trees. Founder's name on top. Unification date at the bottom

Lettering:
الشيخ جاسم بن محمد بن ثاني آل ثاني
Sheikh Jassim Bin Muhammad Bin Thani Al Thani
١٨-١٢-١٨٧٨
18-12-1878

Comment

Qatar National Day (Arabic: اليوم الوطني لقطر‎‎; Al-Yaoum al-Watani) is a national commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878. It is celebrated annually on 18 December. The holiday was established by a 21 June 2007 decree of the then Crown Prince and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. It is also known as Founder's Day.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Riyals (National Day) 2007 coin from Qatar is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Qatari boat, known as a "dhow," sailing through the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The coin's design is a nod to Qatar's maritime heritage and its long history of pearl diving and trading.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  500 - - - - - -

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