Description

Agriculture has been a longstanding pillar of Oman's economy. To diversify from oil dependence, the government has prioritized the expansion of sectors like agriculture, fishing, industry, and mining. Economic campaigns such as the "Years of Agriculture" and "Years of Industry" have aimed to stimulate private-sector investment, with substantial financial support provided through institutions like the Oman Bank for Agriculture and Fisheries. This bank offers concessional loans to individuals engaged primarily in farming or fishing activities. Moreover, development programs align with the government's indigenization policy, incorporating significant funding towards this goal.

Qaboos bin Said Al Said (1940–2020) was the Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death.

Obverse

Depicts the National Emblem of Oman inside a circle, surrounded by the legends "Half Rial" below and "Central Bank of Oman" above.

The national emblem of Oman is an insignia consisting of a khanjar inside its sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords. Adopted in the 18th century as the badge of the Omani royal family, it subsequently became the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The emblem is featured at the canton on the Flag of Oman.

A khanjar (Arabic: خنجر‎‎, Persian: خنجر‎‎, Turkish: Hançer) is a traditional dagger originating from Oman. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved sword shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship. It is a popular souvenir among tourists and is sold in souqs throughout the region. A national symbol of the sultanate, the khanjar is featured on the country's national emblem and on the Omani rial. It is also utilized in logos and commercial imagery by companies based in Oman.

البنك المركزي العماني
نصف ريال

Reverse

Depicted a farm divided into parts with farmers, domestic animals, a tractor and palm trees in the background, the date in Hijri and Georgian in calendar years and two fishes up a boat within a circle in the middle, the country name above, inscription below.

سلطنة عمان
١٤٠٩هـ ١٩٨٨م
عام الزراعة

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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