500 Rials (Sponsor of the Disabled; Piedfort) 1401 (1981) front 500 Rials (Sponsor of the Disabled; Piedfort) 1401 (1981) back
500 Rials (Sponsor of the Disabled; Piedfort) 1401 (1981) photo
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500 Rials Sponsor of the Disabled; Piedfort

1401 (1981) year
Gold (.917) 31.95 g -
Description
Issuer
North Yemen
Period
Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1401 (1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
500 Rials (500&nbspYER)
Currency
Rial (decimalized, 1974-1990)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
31.95 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#122942
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Bolivar facing left, tiny logos below

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
- SPONSOR OF THE DISABLED -
٥٠٠
ريال

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Piedfort of KM#24

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1981 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or for special purposes.