الوصف
Basic Information
Country: State of Qatar
Issuing Authority: Qatar Monetary Agency
Denomination: 1 Riyal
Year of Issue: 1973
Catalog Reference: Pick #1a
Edition: First Edition
Language: Arabic
Currency Unit: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
🔹 Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Arabic text "مؤسسة نقد قطر" (Qatar Monetary Agency)
Large denomination ريال واحد (One Riyal)
Traditional ornamental Islamic patterns
Serial number printed in Arabic numerals
Official signature at the bottom
Back (Reverse):
Traditional Dhow sailing ship, symbolizing Qatar’s maritime and pearl-diving heritage
Decorative geometric and floral patterns
🔹 Physical Specifications
Material: Paper
Color Scheme: Red / Maroon / Light Brown
Shape: Rectangular
Security Features (for the period):
Intricate guilloche patterns
Serial numbering
Specialized paper (no modern holograms or threads)
🔹 Historical Significance
First banknote series issued after Qatar gained independence (1971)
Issued before the establishment of Qatar Central Bank (1993)
Represents early national identity and economic sovereignty
🔹 Condition & Grading (as shown)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) – 25
Notes on Condition:
Visible circulation wear
Minor stains and handling marks
Paper intact with no major tears
🔹 Collector Value (Approximate)
Very Fine (VF): USD 30 – 70
Extremely Fine (XF): USD 100 – 150
Uncirculated (UNC): USD 250+
Value depends on serial number, eye appeal, and market demand.