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  • 1 Rial 2020, Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, National Day of Oman, 50th Anniversary
  • 1 Rial 2020, Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, National Day of Oman, 50th Anniversary
Description

Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, born on October 11, 1955, in Muscat, Oman, serves as both the Sultan and Prime Minister of the country. He is the grandson of Sultan Taimur bin Feisal and a cousin of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, whom he served under in various capacities for many years. Haitham held the position of Minister of Heritage and Culture from 2002 until 2020. Following Sultan Qaboos's death in January 2020, Haitham was named as his successor in Qaboos's will and subsequently proclaimed Sultan of Oman.

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 Haitham bin Tariq adorned in a traditional Omani headdress and turban. To the right, a map of Oman is depicted with birds surrounding it, while a radiant sun shines in the background. The inscription "HH Sultan Haitham bin Tariq" is displayed above, along with the date represented in both Western (on the left) and Arabic (on the right) years.

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.

حضرة صاحب الجلالة السلطان هيثم بن طارق
جمادى الأولى ١٤٤١هـ - يناير ٢٠٢٠م

Reverse

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

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.4 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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