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Yemen Banknote 500 rials 2017 DIM 40 AED

Name: Yemen Banknote 500 rials 2017 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 12th March 2026

Description

Country: Yemen
Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Yemen
Denomination: 500 Rials
Year of Issue: 2017 (1438 AH in the Islamic calendar)
Catalog Number: Pick #39b
Printer: Giesecke & Devrient (Germany) – commonly used for this series

Physical Specifications

Material: Cotton banknote paper

Approximate Size: 150 × 70 mm

Main Colors: Light blue, turquoise, and beige

Front (Obverse)

Large Arabic numeral 500 on the left.

Arabic text: البنك المركزي اليمني (Central Bank of Yemen).

Illustration of Al-Saleh Mosque in Sana’a, one of Yemen’s largest mosques.

Arabic inscription confirming issuance by the Central Bank of Yemen.

Governor’s signature.

Decorative Islamic geometric patterns and windows.

Back (Reverse)

Architectural and ornamental designs inspired by traditional Yemeni Islamic architecture.

Denomination written again in Arabic numerals and text.

Multicolored ornamental motifs.

Security Features

Security thread embedded in the paper.

Watermark visible when held to light (usually a mosque or denomination).

Microprinting in Arabic.

Latent image and fine geometric patterns.

Serial numbers printed in red (as seen: B/73 2996418).

Grading / Holder Information

The holder label shows:

Condition: About Uncirculated (AU)

Grade: 50

Graded by DIM Currency (KSA).

Collector Notes

Part of the modern Yemeni rial series issued during the 2010s.

The note became notable because Yemen later issued different currency versions due to the civil conflict, making some series region-specific.

Common among collectors of Middle Eastern banknotes.

💰 Approximate collector value:

About Uncirculated: $8 – $20 USD depending on market and demand