Oman Coins

Obverse of 1993 Oman Gold Ryal

Countries

Reverse of 1993 Oman Gold Ryal

Oman - Brief History
The inhabitants of the area of Oman have long prospered on Indian Ocean trade. In the late 18th century, a newly established sultanate in Muscat signed the first in a series of friendship treaties with Britain. Over time, Oman's dependence on British political and military advisors increased, but it never became a British colony. In 1970, QABOOS bin Said al-Said overthrew the restrictive rule of his father; he has ruled as sultan ever since. His extensive modernization program has opened the country to the outside world while preserving the longstanding close ties with the UK. Oman's moderate, independent foreign policy has sought to maintain good relations with all Middle Eastern countries.

Omani Coins
Oman issued its own coins for the first time in 1971. Previous issues would have been for Muscat & Oman.

Description
Obverse

Reverse

Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Oman gold coins.

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW
25 Ryals	25	10.00	.917	0.2947
1 Ryal			.917?

Key
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.

Omani Coins For Sale
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1991	25 Ryals	Save the Children Fund	almost FDC	3,000?	Yes	£170	$355
1993	1 Ryal	Year of Youth. Proof	almost FDC	?	Yes	£Ask	$Ask

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
EU £5 at buyers risk, £10 fully insured.
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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