25 Dirhams (Magnetic) 1429-1433 (2008-2012) front 25 Dirhams (Magnetic) 1429-1433 (2008-2012) back
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25 Dirhams Magnetic

 
Nickel plated steel 3.1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Qatar
Emir
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1995-2013)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1429-1433 (2008-2012)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
25 Dirhams 0.25 QAR = USD 0.07
Currency
Riyal (1973-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.54 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46251
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
25 DIRHAMS
٢٥
درهماً
STATE OF QATAR

Translation:
25 Dirhams
State of Qatar

Edge

Reeded

Comment

١٤٢٩ - ٢٠٠٨ / minus sign separating years / Mint: Royal Mint
١٤٣٣ · ٢٠١٢ / dot sign separating years / Mint: Vienna

Interesting fact

The 25 Dirham coin from Qatar that was minted between 1429-1433 (2008-2012) has a unique feature - it is magnetic. This is due to the nickel plating used in its production, which gives it a distinctive magnetic properties. This feature makes it stand out from other coins and adds an extra layer of security against counterfeiting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1429 (2008)  - - - - - -
1433 (2012)  12000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Dirhams (Magnetic) 1429-1433 (2008-2012) coin.