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 multicolored portrait of Sultan Qaboos facing, full beard and wearing a traditional Omani headdress and a turban surrounded by the inscription "TWENTY FIFTH NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY 1995" above in Arabic above and English below.

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 الوطني الخامس والعشرون ١٩٩٥م
TWENTY FIFTH NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY 1995

Reverse

National Emblem of Oman, surrounded by the inscription "Qaboos bin Said Sultan of Oman", dividing denominations in Arabic and English.

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
25 RIALS ٢٥ ريالات
SULTANATE OF OMAN
CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.917
Weight 46.1 g
Diameter 40.3 mm
Thickness 2.24 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Huguenin Frères & Cie (HF)

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