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25 Riyals - Khālid III Mona Lisa

1389 (1970) year
Gold (.900) 5.18 g 20 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
25 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.18 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92352
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bust of the Mona Lisa, facing straight ahead

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering: LA GIOCONDA - الچُكوندَا

Translation: The Mona Lisa

Comment

Issue Date: 04 March 1969

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Khālid III, also known as the "Mona Lisa of the Middle East," on the obverse side, which was designed by the Italian artist, Giovanni Versace. The coin's design was inspired by the famous painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, and it is said to be one of the most beautiful coins in the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1970)  6775 - - - - - -

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