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5 Riyals - Mohammed 1972 Munich Olympics
| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi (1938-1974) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1388-1389 (1969-1970) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Olympic rings, logo and torch
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIA
MÜNCHEN · 1972
الدَّورَة الأولَمبِِيَّة فى مُيونِخ ١٩٧٢
Translation:
Olympics
Munich 1972
The Olympics in Munich 1972
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Without vs With Silver Stamp:© Marwan Al Marzooqi
Reported mintage of 2,550 sets for KM#PS5, and 200 sets for KM#PS8
Proof Set (Unlisted; KM#1,2,3,4,5,19,22):
© Zameer Abubakar
Official Proof Set (unlisted in Krause) containing all 9 silver and 9 gold coins of Fujairah:
© Image courtesy of UAE Coin Collectors Club
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1972 Munich Olympics, which were held in West Germany. The coin features an image of the Prophet Mohammed, which is a rare depiction on a coin, especially considering the religious and cultural sensitivities surrounding his image. Additionally, the coin was minted in a limited quantity, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Olympic memorabilia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 (1969) | 3550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1389 (1970) | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Riyals - Mohammed (1972 Munich Olympics) 1388-1389 (1969-1970) coin.
