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2000 Riyals National Day, QCB
| Issuer | Qatar Central Bank |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coloured coat of arms of Qatar, depicting a traditional dhow under sail with a palm tree on a yellow and maroon background, flanked by two crossed swords, encircled by a dark ring bearing the legend 'Qatar Central Bank' in cursive Latin script. The Arabic legend 'اليوم الوطني' and the bilingual inscription 'NATIONAL DAY' arc across the upper portion of the coin, with the dual-script date '2007' and '٢٠٠٧' appearing to the left and right of the central device respectively. The denomination 'QR 2000' is inscribed in bold Latin characters along the lower rim. The entire design is set within a deeply mirrored proof field with a reeded border. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic/Latin |
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Qatar's National Day on December 18 commemorates the 1878 accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, though the holiday itself was only officially established in 2007 — the same year this coin was issued, making it among the earliest commemoratives tied to the newly formalized observance. The Qatar Central Bank's commemorative program of this period was notably restrained in output, and .925 silver pieces at this size were produced in strictly limited quantities for collector distribution rather than circulation.