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 crowned national coat of arms of Oman divided date, surrounded by name of country above and the inscription "Central Bank of Oman" below, denomination below.

The national coat of arms 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
١٠٠ بيسة
البنك المركزي العماني

Reverse

Depicts outer view of Sultan Qaboos University, the inscription "20th National Day" above and "Sultan Qaboos University" below.

Sultan Qaboos University, situated in al-Seeb, Oman, is a public institution. Established in 1986, it stands as one of the nation's two public universities, named in honor of Qaboos bin Said al-Said, the Sultan of Oman from 1970 to 2020.

Admission to the university predominantly relies on students' performance in their final high school examinations. Since its inception, student enrollment has surged from 500 in 1986 to over 10,000 by 2005. Due to spatial limitations, more than half of the students opt to reside off-campus. Presently, the university hosts approximately 15,357 students, comprising 7,942 female students and 7,415 male students.

العيد الوطني العشرون
جامعة السلطان قابوس

Edge

100 Baisa

KM# 80 Schön# 89
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.25 g
Diameter 21.6 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS5

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