Qatar 5 Riyals, 1981 P-8

Qatar 5 Riyals, 1981 P-8 obverse
Qatar 5 Riyals, 1981 P-8 reverse

Information:

Reference P#8
Country Qatar
Period Riyal (1973-date)
Currency Riyals
Denomination 5 Riyals
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1981
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 140x67 mm

Obverse:

Qatar 5 Riyals, 1981 P-8
Arabic

Obverse text

مؤسسة النقد القطري خمسة ريالات

Obverse symbol

Multi-colored print, predominantly purple, green, and red. Background composed of arabesques and repeating patterns. Text in Arabic. Prefix and numbering in black. On the right, the coat of arms of Qatar in a rosette with a dhow, two palm trees, and two crossed swords.

Reverse:

Image 1
Arabic

Reverse text

THE QATAR MONETARY AGENCY FIVE RIYALS

Reverse symbol

Background composed of arabesques. Text in English. In the center, greenhouses, crops, and a flock of sheep. Value “5” in the corners.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1981) Watermark : hawk nostril visible and top bill overlaps bottom + - - - $3,20 $9,00 $14,00
ND (1981) Watermark: hawk without nostril, beak even - - - - - -