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15 Riyals - Saqr Rome
| Issuer | Ras al-Khaimah |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central design features the denomination within a circle, flanked by ornamental stars. The legend in Arabic script arcs across the upper portion of the field reading 'Government of Ras al-Khaimah', while the English equivalent appears along the lower periphery. The denomination '15 RIYALS' is presented bilingually, with Arabic numerals and script above and Latin numerals and lettering below within the central cartouche. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears overlapping conjoined busts in right profile of three iconic figures of the 1849 Roman Republic: poet and lyricist Goffredo Mameli, general and nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi, and republican statesman Giuseppe Mazzini. The commemorative legend arcs around the upper field reading 'ROMA 1870-1970', marking the centenary of Rome becoming the capital of unified Italy, while 'ROMANA RESPUBLICA 1849' appears in the lower field referencing the short-lived Roman Republic. The mintmaster initials 'SDG' appear in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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