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© Heritage Auctions
25 Riyals - Rashid Dag Hammarskjöld ND
1970 year| Gold (.900) | 5.18 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ajman (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (1928-1981) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 25 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#92415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Dag Hammarskjöld facing left. Denomination (25 Riyals) below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD
25
RIYALS
SDG
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Part of a set of 8 coins, all gold (.900), each of denomination of 25 riyals. The set is called "Men of Peace" and it includes below personalities:1- Dag Hammarskjöld
2- Gandhi
3- Martin Luther King
4- George Marshall
5- Bertrand Russel
6- Albert Schweitzer
7- Jan Palach
8- Albert Luthuli
Proof Set (KM#PS3):
© Zameer Abubakar
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld (29 July 1905 – 18 September 1961) was a Swedish diplomat, economist, and author. The second secretary-general of the United Nations, he served from April 1953 until his death in a plane crash in September 1961. At the age of 56 years and 255 days, Hammarskjöld was the youngest to have held the post. He is one of only four people to be awarded a posthumous Nobel Prize. Hammarskjöld is the only UN secretary-general to die in office; he was killed in a Douglas DC-6 airplane crash en route to cease-fire negotiations. Hammarskjöld has been referred to as the "best secretary general so far" and his appointment has been mentioned as the most notable success for the UN. US president John F. Kennedy called Hammarskjöld "the greatest statesman of our century".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, who served from 1953 until his death in a plane crash in 1961. He was a highly respected leader and diplomat who played a key role in promoting peace and security during his tenure. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to the international community.
