New coins issued in denominations of 50 baisa, 25 baisa, 10 baisa and 5 baisa
The Central Bank of Oman is pleased to announce the issuance of a new series of coins in denominations of 50, 25, 10, and 5 baisa, which will enter circulation next month. The Central Bank of Oman has also issued a commemorative coin set that will be available for purchase for one Omani Rial…
Quoted from Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman is pleased to announce the issuance of a new series of coins in denominations of 50, 25, 10, and 5 baisa, which will enter circulation next month. The Central Bank of Oman has also issued a commemorative coin set, available for purchase for one Omani Rial starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, with the specifications detailed below:
Currency specifications:
| Category | 50 baisa | 25 baisa | 10 baisa | 5 baisa |
| metal | steel | steel | Copper-plated steel | Copper-plated steel |
| Qatar | 24.00 mm | 18.00 mm | 22.50 mm | 19.00 mm |
| the weight | 5.55 grams | 2.65 grams | 4.08 grams | 2.64 grams |
The front of the coins bears the following:
- The name of His Majesty Sultan (Haitham bin Tariq), may God protect and preserve him.
- The national emblem.
- The Sultanate of Oman.
The reverse side of the coins bears the following:
- The category is in Arabic.
- The category is in English – the word "Bisa" in English.
- The Hijri and Gregorian calendars in Arabic.
