7½ Riyals - Saqr (1970 World Cup) 1970 front 7½ Riyals - Saqr (1970 World Cup) 1970 back
7½ Riyals - Saqr (1970 World Cup) 1970 photo
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7½ Riyals - Saqr 1970 World Cup

1970 year
Silver (.925) 22.5 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Ras al-Khaimah (United Arab Emirates)
Ruling authority
Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1948-2010)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1970
Value
7½ Riyals (7.5)
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
22.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90918
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Jules Rimet Trophy Flanked by shields of Italy (the runner-up) and Brazil (the winner), and a football below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RIMET CUP
MEXICO 70
1^BRAZIL
2^ITALY
[ITALIA]
[CBD]

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Estimated Mintage.
Mint: COCEPA, Italy

Issued in sets and individual box.
Below is the official mint issued box and COA:

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1970 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Mexico. The coin features a design of a football player in action, surrounded by the words "1970 World Cup" in English and Arabic. This coin is a rare and unique collector's item for football enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  2000 - - - - - -

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