1970 Sultanate of Muscat and Oman 1/4 Rial Saidi Banknote Pick# 2a Crisp UNC.
Description: A crisp uncirculated banknote from Oman on the Indian Ocean. This is the no date Quarter Rial Saidi banknote introduced in 1970 and issued by the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. The banknote blue and brown on multi-color under-print on the front and the back. The front is in Arabic and shows the Omani arms to the right while the back is in English and depicts the image of the Jalali Fortress with the name of the issuing authority and the denomination. The note has a watermark depicting the Omani arms and has a solid security thread right of center. The front has one signature that of the Secretary of Financial Affairs. The note is undated but is known to have been introduced in 1970. This particular note has the serial number 132696 and is series "Alef/2" which is written twice in black on the front. A great note to add to your collection. Please carefully review the scans presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1970.
Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson, & Co. of London England.
Size: The banknote measures ~5" by ~2 1/4".
Pick Number: P-2a and is listed in the Banknote Book as B102a.
Condition: I would grade this banknote as a nice crisp uncirculated with all the details being well preserved. The note has no folds, is clean with no stains. It has no graffiti, no pinholes, no tears and no splits. It retains all of its original stiffness, crispiness, and sheen. Its corners are fully squared and intact with no bumps or rounding. The edges are intact and show no signs of roughness. A beautiful note to add to your collection. Please see scans for additional condition information.
