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25 Riyals – Sharjah

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The Mona Lisa

United Arab Emirates

Context

Year: 1970

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1389

Country: United Arab Emirates

Issuer: Sharjah

Currency:

Riyal

(1966—1973)

Demonetization: 1973

Total mintage: 6,775

Material

Diameter: 20 mm

Weight: 5.18 g

Gold weight: 4.66 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #7

Numista: #92352

Value

Bullion value: $776.80

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

STATE OF SHARJAH حكومة الشارقة

1970 ١٣٨٩

٢٥ ريال

25

S. RIYALS

[900.]

Translation:

STATE OF SHARJAH Government of Sharjah

1970 1389

25 Riyals

25

S. RIYALS

[900.]

Script: Arabic

Languages: Arabic, English

Reverse

Description:

Mona Lisa bust, front view.

Inscription:

LA GIOCONDA - الچُكوندَا

Translation:

The Mona Lisa - The Mona Lisa

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: Arabic, Italian

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	6,775	Proof

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