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🔹 General Information
Country: State of Qatar
Issuing Authority: Qatar Central Bank
Denomination: 100 Riyals
Year of Issue: 1996
Catalog Reference: Pick #18a
Currency Code: QAR
🎨 Design & Features
Front (Obverse)
Arabic calligraphy with the denomination “مائة ريال” (One Hundred Riyals)
Decorative multicolor guilloché patterns
Arabic text referencing the monetary authority
Serial number printed in Arabic numerals
Ornamental floral and geometric motifs
Back (Reverse)
Traditional Qatari dhow (sailing boat) symbolizing maritime heritage
Palm tree and crossed swords emblem (historic national symbol)
Denomination “100” in Arabic numerals
Intricate Islamic geometric designs
🧵 Physical Characteristics
Material: Paper (cotton-based security paper)
Primary Colors: Brown, beige, green, red, multicolor
Orientation: Horizontal
Language: Arabic
🔐 Security Elements
Complex guilloché line work
Multicolor printing
Embedded security patterns (typical for mid-1990s Gulf issues)
Serial numbering in black
📊 Collector Information
Grade Shown: Very Fine (VF)
Third-Party Holder: DIM Currency
Grading Note: Light circulation wear, folds visible, strong color and clear details
Approximate Collector Value:
VF condition: ~USD 20–35
Higher grades (UNC) can command more
(Values depend on demand, serial number, and overall eye appeal.)