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40 Para - Husayn
1336 (1916) year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Hejaz (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Ali (1916-1924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1336 (1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Riyal (1916-1925) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#103424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٤٠
بارة
Translation: 40 Para
Comment
Countermark: "Hejaz"Countermarked on Turkey 40 Para KM#828
Accession date: AH 1336
Interesting fact
The 40 Para coin from the Kingdom of Hejaz (now Saudi Arabia) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1916, just a few years before the kingdom was renamed and became a part of the modern-day Saudi Arabian state. This coin is a piece of history that represents a unique moment in time, and its nickel composition makes it stand out from other coins of its era.
