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1/4 Riyal / 25 Halālah - Fayṣal FAO
| Issuer | Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency |
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| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the national emblem of Saudi Arabia: a palm tree above two crossed swords, all rendered in relief. The emblem is encircled by an Arabic legend arranged in two arcs — the upper arc reading the name and titles of King Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, and the lower arc reading 'King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.' The design is contained within a plain raised rim. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central field features a circular cartouche inscribed with 'ربع ريال' (Quarter Riyal) in Arabic. Flanking the cartouche are the numeral '25' in Western Arabic numerals to the left and '٢٥' in Eastern Arabic numerals to the right. An upper legend in Arabic reads 'خمس وعشرون هللة' (Twenty-Five Halalas), while the lower field bears the dual date '١٣٩٢هـ - ١٩٧٣م' (AH 1392 / AD 1973) above the FAO commemorative inscription 'وأطعموا البائس الفقير' (And feed the destitute and the poor), a Quranic verse chosen for the FAO issue. All legends are rendered in calligraphic Arabic script within a plain raised rim. |
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