7½ Riyals - Rashid (Gazelle; Trial) 1389 (1970) front 7½ Riyals - Rashid (Gazelle; Trial) 1389 (1970) back
7½ Riyals - Rashid (Gazelle; Trial) 1389 (1970) photo
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7½ Riyals - Rashid Gazelle; Trial

1389 (1970) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Ajman (United Arab Emirates)
Emir
Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (1928-1981)
Type
Pattern
Year
1389 (1970)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
7½ Riyals (7.5)
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#115154
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Government of Ajman & Its Dep in Arabic on top and in English below.
Denomination and Gazelle facing left within circle.
ASSAY left to the Gazelle

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
★ حُكُومَة عَجمَان وَتوابعُهَا ★
ASSAY

RIYALS
GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP.

Translation:
Government of Ajman and its dependencies
7½ Riyals

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Essai of KM#7
Listed in Krause as Aluminium

Interesting fact

The Pattern 7½ Riyals - Rashid (Gazelle; Trial) 1389 (1970) from Ajman (United Arab Emirates) made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial coin, and only a few samples were produced, making it highly sought after by collectors.