دولة قطر
(State of Qatar)
مصرف قطر المركزي
(Qatar Central Bank)
Currency - Riyal (QAR)
On 13.12.2020, the Central Bank of Qatar announced the Fifth Series of banknotes, and for the first time a 200 riyals banknote was introduced. It was then reported that these new series contain more than 50 security features, and a total of 8 billion riyals in new banknotes to be issued. On 18.12.2020 it released the full set of banknotes to coincide with the Qatari's National Day celebration.
The Qatari's National Day is a day celebrating the country's unification in 1878. This day is also sometimes known as Founder's Day. The National Day was made a public holiday in 2007. Prior to this, the National Day was celebrated on the 3rd of September annually since 1971, the day when Qatar achieved its independence from the British.
Prior to 1966, Qatar used the Indian rupees as its own currency, circulating in the form of Gulf rupees which was pegged at parity with the Indian currency. However, in 1966 the Indian government devalued its currency, and Qatar (and a few other Gulf States using the Gulf rupees at that time) then decided to issue its own currency. On 19.05.1973, the Qatari government issued its first currency with the denominations of 1, 5, 100 and 500 riyals. In 1976, the 50 riyals note was added to the series.
The design on the front for all the denominations share a common theme with a Qatari Coat of Arms, traditional Qatari geometric designs, the flag of the State of Qatar, image of a Qatari flora called Dreama (printed on the image of the gate), and a large ornate gate representing the historical Qatari architecture. On the back, this fifth series features an array of beautiful images that reflect Qatar's history and embody the country's heritage, environment, sports, economy, and health. It also highlights some of Qatar's most prominent tourist attractions, old and new. On the front all text is printed with Arabic writing, whilst on the back are all in English language. The English writing on the back is all written in Edwardian Script style. All notes are printed with the year date of 2020 (٢٠٢٠).
Signatures
Governor - Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud Al-Thani (since May 2006)
Minister of Finance - Ali Sharif Al-Emadi (since 26.06.2013-06.05.2021) Watermark - State of Qatar Crest and the denomination numerals
Printer - De La Rue (reportedly)
The set is also reportedly printed on Hybrid substrate materials.
One Riyal
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Theme - Qatari traditional culture. Qatari traditional dhow called Bateel (or batil or Battil). The Bateel is a common dhow used by the people living in the Persian Gulf region, as well as other Arab countries too. On the right is the Oyster and Pearl monument, which was built in 2006. This is a sculpture depicting an open oyster shell with a gigantic peal in it. This monument also served as a fountain and is located at Corniche Street in the capital city of Doha. It is a popular photo stop for the locals as well as overseas visitors too.
Dimensions - 135.5mm x 66.5mm
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| Qatari dhow (Bateel), Oyster and Pearl monument |
Five Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Theme - Flora and Fauna. The designs depict a desert scene together with fauna like the Arab horses, camel, oryxes and flora (Al Qataf). On the background it is also printed with a hair tent (buryuut hajar).
Dimensions - 141mm x 68mm
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| Flora and fauna, Arab horses, camel, oryxes and flora (Al Qataf) |
Ten Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Theme - Sport and Education. The main features are the Lusail Stadium and The Torch Tower (Aspire Zone). The Lusail Stadium or Lusail Iconic Stadium is the biggest stadium ever built in Qatar, and hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on 18.12.2022. Building for this stadium was completed in April 2021. It has a maximum capacity of 80,000 people. The Torch Tower is a 300-meter tall skyscraper hotel located in Doha, which was built in 2007. The Sidra Medicine and Education City (Qatar Foundation) was founded in 1995 and is a state-led non-profit organisation.
Dimensions - 147.5mm x 70mm
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| Lusail Stadium, The Torch Tower (Aspire Zone). The Sidra Medicine and Education City (Qatar Foundation) |
Fifty Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
The Qatar Central Bank building and the Ministry of Finance building.
Dimensions - 153.5mm x 71mm
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| Qatar Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance building |
One Hundred Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque. This mosque was opened in 2011, and has a capacity of 30,000 people. The building comprises 90 domes and one minaret.
Dimensions - 159mm x 73mm
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| Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahbab moshab mosque |
Two Hundred Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Image of the Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani which was once the
residence of Sheikh Abdullan bin Jsaaim Al Thani. In 1972, this historical building was converted into a museum, called the Qatar
National Museum. In the background is the Museum of Islamic Art.
Dimensions - 165mm x 74mm
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| Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, the Museum of Islamic Art. |
Five Hundred Riyals
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| Coat of Arms, flag, a large ornate gate |
Image of the Ras Laffan LNG refinery which is situated in the north-east of Qatar. There are Laffan Refinery 1 and Laffan Refinery 2. The first refinery commenced operation in 2009 and the second one started in 2016. A LNG canter ship is docking at the port. A LNG carrier is designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export. The largest LNG canter ship can carry up to 266,000 cubic meters or 9,400,000 cubic feet of LNG.
Dimensions - 171mm x 75.5mm
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| Ras Laffan LNG refinery, a LNG canter ship docking at the seaport |
Footnote: -
The above notes for 1, 5, 10 and 50 riyals have now been replaced by the 2022 reprints.As at 31.12.2021, all previously issued notes ceased to be legal tender, but can be redeemed at face value from the Qatar Central Bank up to a period of 10 years. In reality, if you have them in uncirculated condition, it will be worth much more than face value by then.
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