Catalog
1 Rial - Qaboos Al-Mirani Fort
| Issuer | Central Bank of Oman |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#116, Schön#126, CBO#104 |
| Obverse description | The national emblem of Oman occupies the central field, depicting a khanjar (traditional curved dagger) within its sheath superimposed upon two crossed swords, all rendered in fine relief. The emblem is flanked by Arabic and Latin legends identifying the issuing state and denomination. The design reflects the official heraldic style adopted by the Sultanate of Oman. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed panoramic view of Al-Mirani Fort occupies the central field, depicting the historic coastal fortification built upon rugged rocky promontories, with crenellated towers flying flags rendered in fine relief against a mirror-like proof field. The Arabic legend قلعة الميراني arcs across the upper portion of the field, while the Latin inscription AL-MIRANI FORT appears in the lower field below the fort's image. Dual dating in both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars is inscribed along the lower rim, reading 1416H-1995G in Latin numerals to the left and ١٤١٦هـ - ١٩٩٥م in Arabic numerals to the right. |
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| Reverse lettering | قلعة الميراني - AL-MIRANI FORT - 1416H-1995G - ١٤١٦هـ-١٩٩٥م |
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