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| Issuer | Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Value | 10 Halalas |
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| Obverse description | At center, the national emblem of Saudi Arabia comprising two crossed swords beneath a date palm, all rendered in relief. The Hijri and Gregorian dual dates flank the emblem on either side. A bold Arabic royal legend curves along the upper periphery, identifying the reigning monarch, with a secondary legend along the lower periphery completing the royal title. The overall design is austere and heraldic in character, with the emblem occupying the central field. |
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| Reverse description | A circular central cartouche dominates the field, bearing the Arabic denomination inscription 'Qirshan' (Two Qirsh) in stylized calligraphy. The numeral '10' in Western Arabic numerals appears to the left of the cartouche, while the Eastern Arabic numeral '١٠' appears to the right, both indicating ten halalas. A Quranic FAO-related verse curves across the upper portion of the field as a legend, referencing the coin's commemorative FAO theme. Below the cartouche, additional Arabic text and the dual dates in both Hijri (١٣٩٨) and Gregorian (١٩٧٨) numerals are inscribed along the lower portion of the field. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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