Saudi Arabia Khalid 5 Halalas

History

5 Halalas 1977-1980, KM# 53, Saudi Arabia, Khalid

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: خالد بن عبد العزيز آل سعود‎ Khalid ibn ‘Abd al ‘Azīz Āl Su‘ūd; 1913–1982) was King of Saudi Arabia from 25 March 1975 to his death.

Khalid was appointed as the deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia in 1962, and his brother King Faisal named him as crown prince in 1965. Following the murder of King Faisal, Khalid ascended to the throne. His reign saw both huge developments in the country due to an increase in oil revenues and significant events in the Middle East. King Khalid died in 1982 and was succeeded by his brother Fahd.

Obverse	Coat of arms Saudi Arabia Military Sword Tree, flower, plant etc. Palm 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 "Five Halala" above inscription and in a circle "One Qirsh" dividing numeral value, date below. خمس هللات قرش واحد 5 ٥ ١٤٠٠هـ
Edge	Reeded (milled)