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50 Riyals – Sharjah

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico

United Arab Emirates

Context

Year: 1970

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1389

Country: United Arab Emirates

Issuer: Sharjah

Currency:

Riyal

(1966—1973)

Demonetization: 1973

Total mintage: 1,815

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 10.36 g

Gold weight: 9.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #8

Numista: #26028

Value

Bullion value: $1553.61

Obverse

Description:

Sharjah coat of arms: crossed flags under a palm tree, encircled by laurel.

Inscription:

STATE OF SHARJAH حكومة الشارقة

1970 ١٣٨٩

٥٠ ريال

50

S. RIYALS

[900]

Translation:

STATE OF SHARJAH Government of Sharjah

1970 1389

50 RIYALS

50

S. RIYALS

[900]

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Jules Rimet Trophy globe design

Inscription:

CUP JULES RIMET

MEXICO'70

كَأس چُول رِيمِيه ١٩٧٠

Translation:

World Cup Jules Rimet

Mexico '70

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: French, Arabic

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	1,815	Proof

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