500 Dirhams / 5 Riyals - Khālid III (Napoleon) 1389 (1970) front 500 Dirhams / 5 Riyals - Khālid III (Napoleon) 1389 (1970) back
500 Dirhams / 5 Riyals - Khālid III (Napoleon) 1389 (1970) photo
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500 Dirhams / 5 Riyals - Khālid III Napoleon

1389 (1970) year
Silver (.999) 15 g 30.5 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
5 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92349
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Bust of Napoléon Bonaparte in uniform, facing left.
The lower part of the emblem of the Napoleonic Consulate, consisting of the letter "N" encircled by laurel branches

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
-- BIC - NAPOLEON --
1769
1969
[N]
ذِكرَى مُرُورِ ٢٠٠ عامـٍ عَلى نَاپوليون

Translation:
BIC Napoleon
1769
1969
[N]
The 200th anniversary of Napoleon

Comment

Issue Date: 04 March 1969

Proof Set (KM#PS3):
Reported mintage of 2,500 sets

© Zameer Abubakar

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Khālid III, also known as Napoleon, who was the Ruler of Sharjah from 1964 to 1972. The coin was issued in 1970, which was the 1389th year of the Islamic calendar, and it has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins issued by the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the coin is made of silver with a purity of .999, which adds to its value and collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1970)  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Dirhams / 5 Riyals - Khālid III (Napoleon) 1389 (1970) coin.