Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Omani Currency
I recieved a forwarded email from a friend a couple of days ago with the following pic attached to it:
Nothing was mentioned about it except the title which read "the new 1 omani rial published today 24/12/2005". I found the title informative enough, because I then spent the rest of the time staring at the new note. I haven't confirmed the authenticity of this yet. Since I have heard nothing about it so far it could be a hoax (ok maybe that's just me). So don't jump out of your seats yet boys and girls, and if it just happens to be right then I guess you have me to thank :p I think it looks better than it has ever looked for 35 years, and the most colorful in that timeframe if I might add. It was obviously released on the occasion of the 35th national day as it can clearly be noticed.
Some historic information on Oman's currency:
Some of the older notes:
(I think the year of publication of the latter is 1973, bear in mind that back then the notes were issued by the Omani Currency Board -majlis an'naqd al-omani- which is quite obvious from the pic)
Nothing was mentioned about it except the title which read "the new 1 omani rial published today 24/12/2005". I found the title informative enough, because I then spent the rest of the time staring at the new note. I haven't confirmed the authenticity of this yet. Since I have heard nothing about it so far it could be a hoax (ok maybe that's just me). So don't jump out of your seats yet boys and girls, and if it just happens to be right then I guess you have me to thank :p I think it looks better than it has ever looked for 35 years, and the most colorful in that timeframe if I might add. It was obviously released on the occasion of the 35th national day as it can clearly be noticed.Some historic information on Oman's currency:
- Maria Theresa Thalers (XMTT) circulated in the interior of Muscat and Oman, and the Indian Rupee (INR) circulated in the coastal regions of Muscat and Oman and was the official currency until the 1959. (The Baiza was the lowest denomination coin, with 1 Maria Theresa Thaler equal to 230 Baiza and 1 Indian Rupee equal to 64 Baiza.)
- The Persian Gulf Rupee (XPGR) replaced the Indian Rupee at par on April 1, 1959.
- When the Sultanate of Oman was established in 1970, Oman replaced the Persian Gulf Rupee with the Oman Riyal Saidi (OMS), which was introduced at par with the British Pound Sterling and equal to about 21 Persian Gulf Rupees.
- The Riyal Omani (OMR) replaced the Riyal Saidi on November 11, 1972 at par. Banknotes were issued by the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman from 1970 until 1973, by the Oman Currency Board from 1973 until 1977, and by the Central Bank of Oman from 1977 on.
(Source: AME Info)
Some of the older notes:
(I think the year of publication of the latter is 1973, bear in mind that back then the notes were issued by the Omani Currency Board -majlis an'naqd al-omani- which is quite obvious from the pic)
10 Comments:
It is confirmed. I have the new designed One rial note in my wallet right now :P
Stole it from my cousin ! lol
But I must add ,that what is with the white shaped triangular on the new note ? It looks all wrong.
Well , I like the previous one rial note better.
Saw the new Rial and to tell you the truth I didn’t like the color
Well there you go ladies and gentlemen, it's been confirmed by lym :)
Btw I'm not quite sure I know which white triangular shaped thing you're talking about.. oh and you think you can get me one too stealer stealer :p
I believe its just a matter of time until we get accustomed to the new look wardat_il'7leej :)
Hmm kinda liked it. But will not speculate on it, until I hold one of those beauties in my hands and smell the fresh air of cash in my hands.:D
just to let u guys know,
the NEW one rial note has limited circulation and will be withdrawn from the market by the Central Bank eventually.
So all you people who have the NEW rial; KEEP IT !
On second thought.. I think I'll do the same abs ;)
I guess that's another reason for someone to brag about their money, thanks for the info m-pac and welcome to mi casa :)
LOL @ violet83 don't we just love our siblings? :p
Well you can still post about it, and atleast yours is going to be genuine whereas mine is a forward. See I'm giving you permission :p
I dont like it either, I just love the pale blue rial, its original :)
My maid and my cousin both got one :)
I want!
LOL @ libellula for some reason that cracked me up. I guess because I pictured both your maid and little cousin (girl for some reason) teasing you by waving the new note around haha
I would've never thought of it that way nameless, thats quite interesting... but I'm not so sure about the 'erotic' thing :P
First of all welcome to my blog Dr. Ingo :)
You're right, nowadays they're mostly found in antique's or can also be found in old traditional ornaments such as necklaces. And as you've mentioned, it would've mainly been due to Omani sailors that travelled around the world in the past.
I'm glad that you siezed the opportunity of visiting the Sultanate :)
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