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50 Riyals - Khālid III 1970 World Cup

1389 (1970) year
Gold (.900) 10.36 g 27 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
50 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
10.36 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#26028
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Jules Rimet Trophy within globe design

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
CUP JULES RIMET
MEXICO'70
كَأس چُول رِيمِيه ١٩٧٠

Translation:
Jules Rimet Cup
Mexico'70
Jules Rimet Cup 1970

Comment

Issue Date: 04 March 1969

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1970 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Mexico. The coin features an image of Sheikh Khālid III, the Ruler of Sharjah at the time, on one side, and the logo of the World Cup on the other. It was minted in gold (.900) and weighs 10.36 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and football enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1970)  1815 - - - - - -

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