Oman new 5- and 10-rial commemorative notes (B232a and B233a) confirmed

According to an article in the Oman Daily Observer dated 12 February 2012, the Central Bank of Oman has introduced new 5- and 10-rial notes (with upgraded security features, which will circulate in parallel with existing notes of the same denominations. Based upon the 40th NATIONAL DAY inscription on the back of these notes, it appears they are commemoratives.

B232 (P44): 5 rials (US$13)

Red. Front: Arabic text; khanjar (dagger) in green SPARK; crown as registration device; Sultan Qaboos University building with clock tower; Sultan Qaboos bin Said; coat of arms with crossed swords and khanjar (dagger); main entrance of the CBO headquarters. Back: English text; Nizwa buildings; 40th National Day logo; crown. varifeye thread and windowed security thread with demetalized 5 RIALS. Watermark: Sultan and electrotype 5. Printer: (Giesecke & Devrient). 153 x 76 mm. Paper.

a. ‮٢٠١٠‬/2010. Sig. 2: bin Said. Intro: 00.02.2012.

B233 (P45): 10 rials (US$26)

Brown. Front: Arabic text; urn in green SPARK; crown as registration device; Salalah Tower; palm trees; Sultan Qaboos bin Said coat of arms with crossed swords and khanjar (dagger); main entrance of the CBO headquarters. Back: English text; Muttrah Fort and town with harbor; 40th National Day logo; crown. varifeye thread and windowed security thread with demetalized 10 RIALS. Watermark: Sultan and electrotype 10. Printer: (Giesecke & Devrient). 160 x 76 mm. Paper.

a. ‮٢٠١٠‬/2010. Sig. 2: bin Said. Intro: 00.02.2012.

Courtesy of Thomas Krause and Hartmut Fraunhoffer.