Description
🇶🇦 Qatar – 10 Riyals Banknote (1973)
Country: State of Qatar
Issuing Authority: Qatar Monetary Agency
Denomination: 10 Riyals
Year of Issue: 1973
Pick Number: Pick #3a
Serial Number: A/4 861310 (as shown on holder)
🎨 Design & Features
Front Design:
Arabic inscriptions identifying the Qatar Monetary Agency
Ornamental Islamic-style patterns
Traditional Qatari motifs
Reverse Design:
Palm tree emblem within an ornate medallion
Decorative geometric and floral elements
Color Palette: Green with multicolor background patterns
Language: Arabic
Material: Paper
🏦 Historical Context
Issued shortly after Qatar’s independence (1971)
Part of the first national currency series of Qatar
Replaced earlier Gulf Rupee–based circulation
Qatar Monetary Agency later became Qatar Central Bank in 1993
📊 Condition & Grading
Grading Service: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Numeric Grade: 20
Grading Location: KSA
VF indicates noticeable circulation with creases and wear, but all major details remain clear and legible.
💰 Collector Notes
Early Qatari issues are highly collectible, especially graded examples
Value depends on condition, serial number, and market demand
This note is desirable due to:
Early issue date (1973)
Third official series of Qatar
Professional grading