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10 Riyals – Sharjah

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Simon Bolivar

United Arab Emirates

Context

Year: 1970

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1389

Country: United Arab Emirates

Issuer: Sharjah

Currency:

Riyal

(1966—1973)

Demonetization: 1973

Total mintage: 3,200

Material

Diameter: 44 mm

Weight: 30 g

Silver weight: 29.97 g

Thickness: 2.6 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #5

Numista: #29810

Value

Bullion value: $86.81

Obverse

Description:

Sharjah coat of arms: crossed flags under a palm tree, encircled by laurel branches. Coin number (290) at bottom left.

Inscription:

STATE OF SHARJAH حكومة الشارقة

1970 ١٣٨٩

١٠٠٠ درهم = ١٠ ريالات

10

S. RIYALS

1000

290

Translation:

STATE OF SHARJAH Government of Sharjah

1970 1389

1000 Dirhams = 10 Riyals

10

S. RIYALS

1000

290

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: English, Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Simon Bolivar's head, right profile.

Inscription:

· سيمون بوليڤار ·

BOLIVAR

Translation:

SIMON BOLIVAR

BOLIVAR

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	3,200	Proof

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