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  • 25 Halalas 1977-1980, KM# 55, Saudi Arabia, Khalid
  • 25 Halalas 1977-1980, KM# 55, Saudi Arabia, Khalid
Description

Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1913–1982) was King of Saudi Arabia from 1975 to 1982. His reign saw both huge developments in the country due to increase in oil revenues and significant events in the Middle East.

Obverse

Depicts the Saudi Arabian national emblem, legend above "Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud" and below "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia".

The Saudi Arabian national emblem was adopted in 1950. It consists of two crossed swords with a palm tree in the space above and between the blades.

The two swords represent the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Najd and its dependencies, which were united under Ibn Saud in 1926. The palm tree represents the Kingdom's assets which are defined as its people, heritage, history, and resources natural and non-natural. Thus, the palm is shown to be guarded by the two swords, which represent the force to be used in defence of the nation.

خالد بن عبد العزيز آل سعود
ملك المملكة العربية السعودية

Reverse

Legend "Twenty five Halala" above inscription and in a circle "Quarter Riyal" dividing numeral values, date below.

The هـ (Hijra) is placed on the left of the year for the 1400 issue and between the ٣ and the ٩ for the 1397 issue.

خمس وعشرون هللة
ربع
ريال
25 ٢٥
١٤۰۰هـ

Edge

25 Halalas (¼ Riyal)

KM# 55 Schön# 37
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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