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2 1/2 Rials Verreaux's Eagle

Issuer Central Bank of Oman
Year 1987
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Weight 28.28 g
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Obverse lettering ١٤٠٧هـ ١٩٨٧م البنك المركزي العماني
(Translation: 1987 Christian date, 1407 Hijri date The Central Bank of Oman)
Reverse description A large Verreaux's eagle (Aquila verreauxii) is depicted in soaring flight with wings fully spread, occupying the lower and central field in finely engraved high relief, its distinctive wing feathers and body rendered in naturalistic detail. A smaller bird of prey appears in the upper central field, shown in flight above the eagle, suggesting a dynamic wildlife scene. The denomination '٢ ١/٢ ريال عماني' (2½ Omani Rials) is inscribed in Arabic script in the upper portion of the field. The design is framed by a continuous beaded border.
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