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Qatar banknote 1 riyal 1973 DIM 120 AED

Name: Qatar banknote 1 riyal 1973 DIM 120 AED
Price: 120 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 14th January 2026

Description

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.