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Ramadan token

Location Saudi Arabia (1932-date)
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Thickness 3 mm
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Obverse description The obverse features large Arabic calligraphy in relief occupying the left portion of the field, with the legend RAMADAN arching at the top and KAREEM along the bottom in Latin script. To the right, a detailed ornate Islamic lantern (fanous) is depicted in high relief, with radiating rays emanating from it across the entire field.
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Obverse lettering RAMADAN رمضان كريم KAREEM
(Translation: Ramadan is the month of fasting in Islam. The meaning meaning of Kareem is similar to ""Generous"".)
Reverse description The reverse displays an intricate Islamic geometric pattern rendered in polychrome enamel, featuring interlocking star and polygonal motifs in shades of blue, green, white, and gold. The design is contained within an octagonal inner border set against the round gold-plated outer rim.
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