World Polymer Banknotes · Oman · 40º National Day
Five Commemorative Rials
Hybrid Substrate · Sultan Qaboos bin Said · Nizwa
Obverse (top) and reverse (bottom) — Notofilia.com Collection
CountryOman
Issuing Entityالبنك المركزي العماني (Central Bank of Oman)
DenominationFive Rials (خمسة ريالات)
MaterialHybrid substrate — laminated polymer core with textured security-paper outer layers1
PrinterGiesecke+Devrient (G+D), Leipzig, Germany
Series / Date40º National Day, year 1431 H / 2010 G; Circulation since November 22, 2010
SignatoryQaboos bin Said Al Said (سلطان عمان / Sultan of Oman)
Dimensions153 × 76 mm
Catalog ReferencePick-44a (B233a inThe Banknote Book)
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Historical Context
A tribute to the national anniversary:Issued to celebrate Oman's 40º National Day (1970–2010), this banknote uses a G+D hybrid substrate that integrates a polymer core laminated with outer layers of protective paper, combining the strength of plastic with the friction and tactile relief of traditional paper —a different approach to the pure Guardian® polymer used by other central banks.1
Key details
- Obverse:portrait of Sultan Qaboos bin Said wearing a traditional turban; at center, Sultan Qaboos University and its Clock Tower; the National Emblem (a khanjar dagger over crossed swords) in both upper corners.
- Reverse:the fortified city of Nizwa, with its defensive tower and the dome of the Al-Qala Mosque; the “40th NATIONAL DAY” logo in the upper area.
- Varifeye® window:translucent opening on the left with the openwork outline of the Khanjar dagger on optically reactive plastic film.
- SPARK® Device:The Khanjar dagger printed with bright green magnetic ink generates a dynamic flash depending on the angle of inclination.
- Watermark:three-dimensional portrait of Sultan Qaboos alongside the electrotype numeral “5”, visible when held to the light.
- Color:carmine red, purple, ocher, and multicolored green.
Notes
1. Banknote World, “Oman 5 Rials Banknote, 2010, P-44, UNC, Commemorative, 40th National Day”,banknoteworld.com; Numista, “5 Rials — Oman”, note #210076,en.numista.com: hybrid substrate with polymer core, Varifeye® window and printing by Giesecke+Devrient.