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Qatar Banknote 5 Riyal 1980 DIM 100 AED

Name: Qatar Banknote 5 Riyal 1980 DIM 100 AED
Price: 100 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 7th April 2026

Description

🧾 Grading Slab (Top Label)
Company: DIM Currency (grading/authentication service)
Website: www.dimcurrency.com
Country: Qatar
Issuer: Qatar Monetary Agency (before Qatar Central Bank era)
Denomination: 5 Riyals
Year: 1980
Catalog Reference: Pick #8a (standard banknote catalog ID)
Serial Number: H/5 616223 (printed in red on the label)
Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)
Indicates moderate circulation
Visible folds, slight wear, but still collectible
💵 Banknote – Front Side Details
🎨 Color & Design
Dominant colors: reddish-brown, pink, and purple tones
Complex Arabic geometric patterns and ornamental scrollwork
Traditional security-style guilloche background
✍️ Text & Language
Main text in Arabic
Top center reads:
"مصرف قطر المركزي" / Qatar Monetary Authority style wording
Denomination written in Arabic:
خمسة ريالات (Five Riyals)
🔢 Serial Numbers
Appears twice (left and right sides)
Written in Arabic numerals
Matches slab label: 616223
🖼️ Main Visual Elements
Center:
Decorative abstract symmetrical motif (almost butterfly-like or falcon-inspired pattern)
Right side:
Qatari emblem:
Traditional dhow (boat)
Palm trees
Crossed swords
Left side:
Pale watermark area (likely geometric or emblem when held to light)
🔐 Security Features (Visible)
Watermark area (left blank oval/shape)
Fine micro-pattern printing
Intricate line engraving
Symmetry to prevent counterfeiting
📊 Condition Analysis (VF 25)

From the image:

✔️ Noticeable vertical fold in the center
✔️ Slight edge wear
✔️ Colors still reasonably strong
✔️ No major tears or missing parts

➡️ This matches Very Fine condition perfectly.

💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
In VF 25 condition (graded):
💵 Rough estimate: $20 – $60 USD
Value depends on:
Demand for Qatar notes
Serial desirability
Eye appeal
⭐ Collector Notes
This note is from the early Qatar currency era
Issued before modern polymer and newer designs
Popular among Middle East banknote collectors
Slabbed = more trusted & easier to sell