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50 Riyals - Saqr Gigi Riva ND
1970 year| Gold (.900) | 10.35 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ras al-Khaimah (United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1948-2010) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 50 Riyals |
| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 10.35 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of Gigi Riva facing left. Cagliari Calcio football club logo below chin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMPIONS OF SPORT
GIGI RIVA
CAGLIARI
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Estimated Mintage.Official Proof Set (KM#PS8) containing 1 silver and 3 gold coins (KM#6, 10-12) dated 1970:
© Hamad Al Sayari
Luigi "Gigi" Riva (born 7 November 1944) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward.
Unanimously considered to be the best forward of his generation, as well as one of the greatest strikers of all time, Riva enjoyed a remarkable scoring record for Cagliari, thanks to his composure in front of goal, strong left foot and aerial ability. He won the 1968 UEFA European Championship and was runner-up at the 1970 FIFA World Cup with the Italian national team, and led Cagliari to their only Serie A title in 1969–70.
With 35 goals (in all official competitions), he is Italy's leading scorer of all time. Due to his speed, power, and composure in front of goal, the Italian journalist Gianni Brera nicknamed him "Rombo di Tuono" (Roar of Thunder).
He was briefly president of Cagliari in 1986–87.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gigi Riva, an Italian football player, on one side, and the Ras al-Khaimah emblem on the other. This coin was issued in 1970 as a non-circulating commemorative coin to honor Riva's visit to the United Arab Emirates. It is made of gold (.900) and weighs 10.35 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1970) | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Riyals - Saqr (Gigi Riva) ND (1970) coin.
