Catalog
1 Dirham
| Issuer | Qatar Central Bank |
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| Year | 2016-2020 |
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| Diameter | 15 mm |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the large numeral '1' prominently in the upper centre of the field, serving as the principal denomination indicator. The circular legend 'ONE DIRHAM' arcs across the upper portion, while the Arabic equivalent 'درهم' appears in the lower central field beneath the numeral. A crescent and dot ornamental motif is repeated around the inner border, forming a decorative ring. The inscription 'State of Qatar' curves along the lower arc in Latin script, completing the bilingual denomination presentation. |
| Reverse script | Latin/Arabic |
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Qatar's dirham fractional coinage was effectively dormant for years before the Central Bank reintroduced updated circulation pieces in the mid-2010s, driven partly by infrastructure demands surrounding the 2022 World Cup construction boom and the resulting surge in low-denomination retail transactions. The copper-clad steel composition replaced earlier stainless steel strikes as a cost-reduction measure common across Gulf state mints during this period.