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  • 1 Rial 1983, KM# 84a, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, National Day of Oman, 13th Anniversary - Youth Year
  • 1 Rial 1983, KM# 84a, Oman, Qaboos bin Said, National Day of Oman, 13th Anniversary - Youth Year
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

National Emblem of Oman divided denomination in Arabic and numeral in Arabic below, surrounded by the country name above and inscription with date in Georgian 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.

سلطنة عمان
ريال واحد
١
العيد الوطني لعام ١٩٨٣

Reverse

Depicts two youths raising the flag of Oman surrounded by a wreath of olive and many activities within each leaf, legend "Youth year" above and country name below, date in Hijri and Georgian calendar year in banner above.

Every October 26, the Sultanate of Oman commemorates Omani Youth Day. This event serves as a tribute to the youth, emphasizing their crucial role and resilience in strengthening the nation. By dedicating this day to celebrate the youth, their pivotal importance is underscored as they persist in pursuing excellence and contributing to Oman's advancement on the global stage.

The state flag of Oman consists of a horizontal tricolor of white, red and green with a vertical red stripe on the left that contains the national emblem of Oman (Khanjar and two swords).

١٤٠٣هـ ١٩٨٣م
عام الشبيبة
سلطنة عمان

Edge -

1 Rial

National Day of Oman
13th Anniversary - Youth Year

Subscribe series
KM# 84a
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.917
Weight 20 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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