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5 Riyals - Rashid 3 dates, Essai
| Issuer | Government of Ajman |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Currency | Riyal (1966-1973) |
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| Obverse description | Central raised circle contains the denomination in Arabic numeral (٥) above the word ريال, with the Western numeral 5 and the legend RIYALS below, all within a recessed field. The outer border bears the Arabic legend of the Government of Ajman and its dependencies along the upper arc, and the English legend GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP. along the lower arc, separated by five-pointed stars. The word ASSAY appears at the left, identifying this piece as an essai strike. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Latin |
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| Reverse description | The state emblem of Ajman, featuring a dhow (traditional sailing vessel) above which a chicken (cockerel) is depicted, occupies the central field. The Hijri date in Arabic numerals (١٣٩٠) appears to the upper left, the Gregorian year in Arabic numerals (١٩٧٠) to the upper right, and the Gregorian year in Western numerals (1970) below, presenting three concurrent dates. The design is rendered in moderate relief with a plain field surrounding the central devices. |
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