Description
Country: Oman 🇴🇲
Issuer: Central Bank of Oman
Denomination: 20 Rials
Year: 2000 (Islamic year AH1420)
Catalog Number: Pick #41
Serial Number (example): J/3 5049329
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Choice Extremely Fine 45 (XF-45)
Physical Characteristics
Currency Type: Banknote
Material: Cotton paper
Main Colors: Green, blue, and multicolor tones
Condition (XF-45): Light circulation, minor folds but still sharp and attractive.
Front (Obverse)
Portrait of Sultan Qaboos bin Said 👑, the former ruler of Oman.
Arabic inscription: البنك المركزي العماني (Central Bank of Oman).
Traditional Omani architectural building in the background.
Denomination written in Arabic عشرون ريالاً (Twenty Rials).
Decorative Islamic patterns and security strip on the right side.
Back (Reverse)
Shows important Omani cultural and architectural imagery.
Arabic geometric designs and traditional motifs.
Denomination written in both Arabic and English.
Security Features 🔐
Metallic security thread
Watermark portrait of Sultan Qaboos
Fine micro-printing
Intricate guilloche patterns
Serial numbers printed in black
Collectors Information 💰
Part of the modern Omani banknote series issued around 2000.
Popular among Middle Eastern currency collectors.
Estimated collector value (XF condition): about $40 – $80 USD, depending on demand and grading holder.
✅ Because your note is graded XF-45 and encapsulated, it may be worth slightly more to collectors.