Description
Basic Information
Country: 🇴🇲 Oman
Issuer: Central Bank of Oman
Denomination: 200 Baisa (0.200 Omani Rial)
Year: 1987
Hijri Date: AH 1407
Catalog Number: Pick #23a
Serial Number (example): B/3 094852
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)
Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Portrait of Sultan Qaboos bin Said (former ruler of Oman).
Arabic inscription البنك المركزي العماني (Central Bank of Oman).
Value written in Arabic مائتا بيسة (Two Hundred Baisa).
Intricate geometric and arabesque security patterns.
Back (Reverse):
Typically features Omani cultural or architectural imagery depending on the issue.
Decorative traditional Islamic patterns and security printing.
Physical Characteristics
Color: Purple, violet, and multicolor patterns.
Material: Cotton paper banknote.
Security Features:
Watermark of Sultan Qaboos
Fine guilloche patterns
Serial numbers
Intaglio printing
Condition (Based on Slab)
Very Fine 25 (VF25):
Moderate circulation.
Some folds and light wear.
Paper still strong with clear design.
💰 Approximate Collector Value (2025 market):
VF condition: $8 – $25 USD
Higher grades (UNC): $40 – $90 USD