Catalog
2 Riyals - Rashid 3 dates
| Issuer | Government of Ajman |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central raised circle encloses the denomination numeral '٢' (2) in Arabic above the legend 'ريالان' (Riyals) in Arabic script, with the numeral '2' and the word 'RIYALS' in Latin script below, all within a beaded inner border. The surrounding field bears a continuous circular legend in Arabic script reading 'حكومة عجمان وتوابعها' (Government of Ajman and Its Dependencies) in the upper arc, and 'GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP.' in Latin characters along the lower arc, separated by five-pointed stars at each side. The coin is struck with a beaded outer border. |
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| Reverse description | Central field features the state emblem of Ajman above a stylised cockerel (chicken) facing left, with the date rendered in three forms: the Islamic Hijri year '١٣٩٠' in Arabic-Indic numerals, the Gregorian year '١٩٧٠' in Arabic-Indic numerals, and '1970' in Western Arabic (Latin) numerals. The design is enclosed within a beaded border, with the overall composition arranged in a formal heraldic style consistent with the emirate's commemorative coinage of the period. |
| Reverse script | Arabic, Latin |
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