🧾 General Information Country: Qatar 🇶🇦 Issuer: Qatar Monetary Agency (before Qatar Central Bank) Denomination: 100 Riyals Year: 1980 Catalog Number: Pick #9a Grading Company: DIM Currency Grade: Very Fine (VF 25) Serial Number: B/5 375811 🎨 Design & Features 🔹 Front (Obverse) 4 Arabic text “مصرف قطر المركزي” (Qatar Monetary Agency / Central Bank reference) Large central denomination in Arabic Decorative multi-color geometric patterns Traditional Arabesque designs Signature of bank officials Serial number printed twice 🔹 Back (Reverse) 4 Traditional Qatari emblem: Sailing dhow boat Palm trees Crossed swords Fine engraved background patterns Symmetrical ornamental layout 🔐 Security Features (1980 era) Watermark (visible under light) Fine line engraving (anti-counterfeiting) Complex geometric patterns Serial numbering 📊 Condition (Important) Very Fine (25) means: Clearly circulated Light folds and creases Still clean and fully intact Good detail preserved 💰 Estimated Value In this condition (VF 25): 👉 ~ $20 – $60 USD (approx.) Value depends on: Exact condition Market demand Serial rarity ⭐ Collector Notes Early Qatar currency → historically collectible Pre-modern oil-era designs Popular among Middle East banknote collectors