Obverse. Photo © SINCONA
  • 1 Rial 1994, KM# 93, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Heritage Year
  • 1 Rial 1994, KM# 93, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Heritage Year
Description

Oman has introduced a contemporary and comprehensive statute aimed at safeguarding its cultural heritage. This legislation stands as one of the latest and most progressive legal frameworks in the Arab world, offering extensive protection for the nation's diverse cultural legacy. The implementation of this statute, with a focus on preserving culture and national heritage, emerged as a significant political objective. In 1994, the official declaration of the "Year of National Heritage" underscored the nation's commitment to this endeavor.

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 dividing denomination in Arabic and English, surrounded by the country name inside a circle, with the legend "Central Bank of Oman" outside both in Arabic above and English below.

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
سلطنة عمان
ONE RIAL ريال واحد
SULTANATE OF OMAN
CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN

Reverse

Depicts some Heritage sites and work crafts in the middle (fort, mosque, dhow, mud work, manuale textile sword and treasure with map of Oman) date in Hijri and Georgian in calendar years with small arm divided the country name above, inscription below.

سلطنة عمان
١٤١٤هـ ١٩٩٤م
عام التراث العماني
YEAR OF HERITAGE
SULTANATE OF OMAN
1994g - 1414h

Edge

1 Rial

KM# 93 Schön# 106 Fr# 15
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.917
Weight 39.74 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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