Description
๐ General Information
Country: Oman ๐ด๐ฒ
Denomination: 200 Baisa (0.2 Omani Rial)
Year: 1993 (AH 1413)
Issuer: Central Bank of Oman
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Catalog (Pick): #23b (as shown on the holder)
๐จ Front Design (Obverse)
Portrait:
Sultan Qaboos bin Said (former ruler of Oman) on the right side
Main Text (Arabic):
โุงูุจูู ุงูู
ุฑูุฒู ุงูุนู
ุงููโ (Central Bank of Oman)
Denomination written as โู
ุงุฆุชุง ุจูุณุฉโ (200 Baisa)
Color Theme:
Dominant purple, blue, and soft pastel tones
Decorations:
Dense geometric Islamic patterns
Floral motifs and ornamental borders
Serial Numbers:
Printed in Arabic numerals (visible on both sides)
๐ Security Features
Watermark:
Omani national emblem (crossed swords with khanjar dagger)
Fine Line Printing:
Intricate micro-patterns to prevent counterfeiting
See-through elements:
Subtle alignment patterns in the design
Raised/engraved print:
Slight texture on portrait and main text
๐งพ Condition & Holder Notes (IMPORTANT)
From the grading label at the top:
Grade: Very Fine (25)
Remarks:
โ๏ธ โTrimmedโ โ edges have been cut
โ๏ธ โAnnotationsโ โ writing or marks on the note
๐ These issues reduce collector value, even if the note looks visually attractive.
๐ฐ Collector Value (Approx.)
In perfect condition (UNC): can be more valuable
In your condition (VF 25 with issues):
๐ต Lower collectible value due to trimming + writing
Still collectible as a historical Omani note
๐ Interesting Facts
Oman uses Baisa as subunits: 1000 Baisa = 1 Rial
Sultan Qaboos appears on most modern Omani banknotes
This design reflects Omani heritage + Islamic art style