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  • 2 Rials 1990, KM# 81, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, National Day of Oman, 20th Anniversary
  • 2 Rials 1990, KM# 81, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, National Day of Oman, 20th Anniversary
Description

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.

National Day is an official holiday in the Sultanate of Oman and the main one in the country. The holiday currently celebrates the birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.

Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Sultan Qaboos three-quarters left, full beard and wearing a traditional Omani headdress and a turban within a circle surrounded by a book with a torch as knowledge inside cogwheel in front of wheat ear, modern buildings and electrical column, inscription above.

Atop the men's heads lies a headdress that comprises a turban called mussar and a cap called kummah. In rural parts of Oman, some men wear a traditional headband called the mahfif. The woolen turban-like mussar is typically worn at work by Omani men.

العيد الوَطني الخامس عشر

Reverse

Depicts the crowned national Emblem of Oman divided date Western (left) and Arabic (right) years in Arabic and denomination below, the country name above, inscription "Central Bank of Oman" 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.

سلطنة عمان
١٤١١هـ ١٩٩٠م
٢ ريال
البنك المركزي العماني

Edge

2 Rials

KM# 81 Schön# 90
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 20 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS5
Mint
Royal Mint

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