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10 Pounds 15th Hijrah Century
| Issuer | Bank of Sudan |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Sudanese state emblem, a secretary bird with wings displayed above a shield, flanked by two scrolls. The denomination is inscribed in both Arabic (١٠ جنيهات) to the left and numeral (10 L.S.) to the right of the central device. Surrounding the emblem, the Arabic legend القرن الخامس عشر الهجري curves across the upper field. Along the lower rim, the Latin legends SUDAN and ISLAMIC WORLD 15TH CENTURY are inscribed, flanked by the Hijri year ١٤٠٠ and the Gregorian year ١٩٧٩ in Eastern Arabic numerals. |
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| Obverse lettering | القرن الخامس عشر الهجري ١٠ جنيهات LS. 10 ١٩٧٩ SUDAN ١٤٠٠ ISLAMIC WORLD 15TH CENTURY |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed panoramic view of Islamic holy sites, prominently featuring the Dome of the Rock mosque with its characteristic dome and minaret to the left, and a second fortified minaret structure to the right, set against an architectural cityscape. Above the scene, two ornate medallions on a decorative staff bear the names of Allah (الله) and the Prophet Muhammad (محمد) in Arabic calligraphy. A crescent moon surmounts each minaret, and an ornamental arabesque motif adorns the lower centre of the composition. The Arabic Basmala inscription بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم curves along the upper field. |
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