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1 Riyal - Rashid 3 dates, Essai
| Issuer | Government of Ajman |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
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| Obverse description | Central raised circle contains the bilingual denomination in Arabic numerals and script above the Latin numeral '1' and 'RIYAL' in the lower field. The word 'ASSAY' appears to the left of the central device within the border area. A broad outer legend reads 'GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP.' in Latin script along the lower arc and the Arabic equivalent 'حُكُومَة عَجمَان وَتوابعهَا' along the upper arc, separated by five-pointed stars. The entire design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The state emblem of Ajman occupies the central field, depicting a stylised chicken (rooster) below the emblem. Three dates appear in the field: the Hijri year '١٣٩٠' in Arabic-Indic numerals, the Gregorian year '1970' in Latin numerals, and '١٩٧٠' in Arabic-Indic numerals, reflecting the dual calendar convention used on Ajman coinage of this period. |
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