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  • 100 Baisa 1991, KM# 82, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, 100th Anniversary of Omani Coinage
  • 100 Baisa 1991, KM# 82, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, 100th Anniversary of Omani Coinage
  • 100 Baisa 1991, KM# 82, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, 100th Anniversary of Omani Coinage, Muscat and Oman, 1⁄12 Anna
Description

Before 1940, the Indian Rupee was predominantly utilized along Oman’s coastlines, while the Maria Teresa Thaler circulated in the inland regions. In fact, ruler Faisal bin Turki specifically minted ½ and ¼ anna coins for circulation in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in 1890. The Maria Theresa Thaler held a value of 230 paisa, with 64 paisa equivalent to the rupee. In 1940, coins were introduced for the Dhofar region, followed by coins for the Sultanate of Oman. Both coinages were denominated in Oman Baisa, with 200 baisa equivalent to one Omani rial. However, the circulation of the Indian and Gulf rupee persisted.

In 1970, the rial Saidi was established as Oman's currency, with parity to the British pound, replacing the Gulf rupee at a rate of 21 rupees to the rial. The new Omani rial was subdivided into 1000 baisa. Subsequently, in 1973, the Omani rial replaced the rial Saidi at par value. In 1970, Oman issued coins in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 baisa. In 1975, new coins were introduced bearing the country's name as Oman. Quarter and half rial coins were later introduced in 1980.

Obverse

National Emblem of Oman, denomination and legend "Central Bank of Oman" below surrounded by inscription "Qaboos bin Said" above and "Sultan of Oman" below, date in both sides.

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.

قابوس بن سعيد
١٠٠
بيسه
١٤١١هـ ١٩٩١م
البنك المركزي العماني
سلطان عمان

Reverse

Depicts the obverse of 1/12 Anna at the center with a city view of Al Jalali Fort, palm trees, palaces and boats legend around surrounded by the inscription "100 YEARS OF COINAGE" between two small arms with the date.

Al Jalali Fort, or Ash Sharqiya Fort, is a fort in the harbor of Old Muscat, Oman. The fort was built by the Portuguese under Philip I of Portugal in the 1580s on an earlier Omani fortress to protect the harbor after Muscat had twice been sacked by Ottoman forces. It fell to Omani forces in 1650. During the civil wars between 1718 and 1747, the fort was twice captured by Persians who had been invited to assist one of the rival Imams. The fort was extensively rebuilt later.

Faisal bin Turki (1864–1913), historic spelling Fessul bin Turkee, ruled as Sultan of Muscat and Oman from 4 June 1888 to 4 October 1913.

الذكرى المئوية لإصدار أول سك نقدي في مسقط
IMAUM OF MUSCAT & OMAN SULTAN FESSAL BIN TOORKY
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١٣١١هـ - ١٤١١م
100 YEARS OF COINAGE

Edge

100 Baisa

100th Anniversary of Omani Coinage

KM# 82 Schön# 98
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center Aluminium Bronze
Weight 6.938 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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