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50 Riyals - Mohammed 1972 Munich Olympics
| Gold (.900) | 10.36 g | 27.2 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 | 50 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 10.36 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#95793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Presentation Wallet & COA:© Zameer Abubakar
Reported mintage of 5,000 sets for KM#PS6
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 Islamic prohibition on depicting human figures. This coin is considered a rare and unique piece among collectors, and its value is significantly higher than its face value due to its gold content and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1388 (1969) | 1230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1389 (1970) | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Riyals - Mohammed (1972 Munich Olympics) 1388-1389 (1969-1970) coin.
