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5 Riyals - Jan Palach
| Issuer | Ajman |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the state emblem of Ajman within the field. The Arabic numeral ٥ (5) appears above the emblem. A circular legend in Arabic reading حُكُومَة عجمَان وَتوابعُهَا (Government of Ajman and Its Dependencies) is inscribed along the upper periphery, flanked by six-pointed stars, while the English equivalent GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP runs along the lower periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | ★ حُكُومَة عجمَان وَتوابعُهَا ★ ٥ GOVERNMENT OF AJMAN & ITS DEP (Translation: Government of Ajman and its dependencies 5) |
| Reverse description | A prominent forward-facing effigy of Czech student martyr Jan Palach occupies the upper portion of the field, rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail. The name JAN PALACH is inscribed in bold Latin letters to the lower left of the portrait. Below, the denomination 5 is shown in large numerals flanked by the word RIYALS, with the engraver's initials SDG appearing in small letters at the lower right. A beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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