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  • 1 Rial 1995, KM# 117, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Omani Forts, Al-Rustaq Fort
  • 1 Rial 1995, KM# 117, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, Omani Forts, Al-Rustaq Fort
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.

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 an outer view of Al-Rustaq Fort, inscription in Arabic above and English below, date in Hijri and Georgian in Arabic and English below.

Rustaq Fort, constructed over four centuries prior to the 7th century C.E., stands as an imposing structure with three levels housing separate residences, an armoury, a mosque, and four towers. The tallest tower reaches a height of over 18.5 meters (61 feet) with a diameter of 6 meters (20 feet). Located on the slopes of the Green Mountain at the edge of the Batinah plain in Rustaq province of South Al Batinah Governorate, Rustaq Castle, initially built on Persian ruins around 1250 AD, was rebuilt into its impressive current form by the first Imams of the Ya'Aruba dynasty between 1624 and 1649 AD. Featuring two main floors and a ground floor, the castle encompasses residences, weapon storage rooms, reception areas, gates, a mosque, prisons, wells, and other amenities.

قلعة الرستاق
AL-RUSTAQ FORT
1416H-1995G ١٤١٦هـ ١٩٩٥م

Edge

1 Rial

KM# 117 Schön# 128
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS6

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