Oman Qaboos bin Said 75 Rials

History

75 Rials 1977, KM# 63, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, 15th Anniversary of the WWF, Arabian Tahr

Obverse. Photo © Heritage Auctions

Description

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), established in 1961 and initially known as the World Wildlife Fund in Canada and the United States, is a prominent Swiss-based international non-governmental organization dedicated to wilderness preservation and mitigating human impact on the environment. Operating in over 100 countries with more than five million supporters worldwide, WWF oversees approximately 3,000 conservation and environmental projects, having invested over $1 billion in over 12,000 conservation initiatives since 1995. Funded primarily by individuals and bequests (65%), government sources (17%), and corporations (8%), WWF strives to halt environmental degradation and foster a future where humans coexist harmoniously with nature. Through initiatives like the Living Planet Report, Earth Hour, and Debt-for-nature swap, WWF focuses its efforts on food, climate, freshwater, wildlife, forests, and oceans, though it has faced criticism for its corporate associations and its impact on local communities.

Obverse	Coat of arms Oman Military Khanjar, Sword National Emblem of Oman, surrounded by the inscription "Qaboos bin Said" above, date in Hijri and "Sultan 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. قابوس بن سعيد ١٣٩٧ سلطان عمان
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Tahr Depicts a standing Arabian tahr, denomination in Arabic above. The Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari) is indigenous to eastern Arabia and is a species of tahr. Formerly classified under the genus Hemitragus, recent genetic findings advocate for its reclassification into its own distinct monotypic genus, Arabitragus. These tahrs inhabit the precipitous rocky terrains of the Hajar Mountains in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, dwelling at elevations reaching up to 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level. Additionally, they are spotted in the Jebel Hafeet region. Engraver: Michael Hibbit ٧٥ ريالا عمانيا
Edge	Reeded (milled)