5 Riyals - Rashid (Save Venice) ND (1971) front 5 Riyals - Rashid (Save Venice) ND (1971) back
5 Riyals - Rashid (Save Venice) ND (1971) photo
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5 Riyals - Rashid Save Venice ND

1971 year
Silver (.925) 15 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ajman (United Arab Emirates)
Emir
Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (1928-1981)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
5 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
31.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#40270
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Denomination, symbols and legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAVE VENICE
5
RIYALS
SDG

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Below is the official wallet issued by the mint and authorized by the Government of Ajman. There are various different original mint wallets, and this is the individual wallet for this silver coin:

© Zameer Abubakar

Official "Save Venice" Proof Set (KM#PS12) containing 1 silver and 3 gold coins (KM#27, 36, 39 & 40) dated 1971:

© Image courtesy of V.L. Nummus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Riyals - Rashid (Save Venice) ND (1971) coin from Ajman (United Arab Emirates) is that it was issued to commemorate the "Save Venice" project, which was a global initiative to protect and preserve the city of Venice, Italy, from flooding and damage caused by rising sea levels. The coin's design features a depiction of the city of Venice on one side and the Ajman crest on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1971)  4800 - - - - - -

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