Saudi Arabia Abdullah 5 Halalas

History

5 Halalas 2009, KM# 69, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah

Obverse. Photo © Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1924–2015) was King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques from 1 August 2005 until his death.

Abdullah was one of the many sons of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Abdullah held important political posts throughout most of his adult life. In 1961 he became mayor of Mecca, his first public office. The following year, he was appointed commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, a post he was still holding when he became king. He also served as deputy defence minister and was named crown prince when his half-brother Fahd took the throne in 1982. After King Fahd suffered a serious stroke in 1995, Abdullah became the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia until ascending the throne a decade later.

Obverse	Coat of arms Saudi Arabia Military Sword Tree, flower, plant etc. Palm Depicts the Saudi Arabian national emblem, legend above "King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud" and below "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques". 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. الملك عبد الله بن عبد العزيز آل سعود خادم الحرمين الشريفين
Reverse	Legend "Five Halala" above inscription and in a circle "One Qirsh" dividing numeral values, date below. The هـ (Hijra) is placed on the left of the year. خمس هللات ٥ قرش واحد 5 ١٤٣٠ هـ
Edge	Reeded (milled)