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Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (1922–1977), also known as Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani for short, was the Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1960 to 1972. Qatar's financial status witnessed significant improvements during his reign as a result of the enrichment and discovery of several new oil fields. Qatar also gained its independence as a sovereign state in September 1971 under his rule. He was deposed in February 1972 by his cousin, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.

In 1966, India devalued the rupee, and Qatar and Dubai adopted a common currency for both sheikdoms between 1966 & 1973. During this period Dubai was a vassal state of Qatar. Dubai adopted UAE Dirham in 1973 (after getting merged into the United Arab Emirates in 1971) and
Qatari issued its own currency from 1973.

Engraver: Christopher Ironside