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5 Riyals - Mohammed 1972 Munich Olympics
| Issuer | Government of Fujairah |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
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| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by the heraldic shield of Fujairah, featuring two crossed rifles over a smaller inner shield, all rendered in high relief against a mirror-like proof field. The Arabic numeral ٥ and the inscription ريال الفجيرة appear within the upper portion of the shield, with the Hijri date ١٣٨٩ and the Gregorian year 1970 inscribed below the crossed rifles. The legend STATE OF FUJAIRAH arcs along the left periphery in Latin characters, while the corresponding Arabic حكومة الفجيرة legend arcs along the right, both bordered by a continuous beaded rim. The denomination 5 F. RIYALS is inscribed along the lower border in Latin characters. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold commemorative composition celebrating the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Five interlocked Olympic rings dominate the central field, overlaid with the inscription MÜNCHEN · 1972 in large raised letters, while the word OLYMPIA appears to the upper right. An Olympic torch bearer rises from the rings at center-right, rendered in dynamic relief, and the skyline of Munich with its characteristic church towers is depicted to the upper left. The coat of arms of Munich is shown within the lower-left ring. A curved banderole along the lower border carries the Arabic legend الدَّورَة الأولَمبِيَّة فى مُيونِخ ١٩٧٢, and the entire design is enclosed by a beaded rim. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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