1868) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020:
The 5th Series of Qatari Riyal banknotes salient features:
- On 18.12.2020 (Qatar National Day), the Fifth Series of Qatari Banknotes have been put into circulation.
- As part of the new series, Qatar has introduced a new denomination of QR 200.
- All Banknote denominations have a new design and extra features.
- The Front Designs of the new banknotes share a common theme based on traditional geometric patterns, the State of Qatar flag, Qatari flora (Dreama) and an ornate gate representing the historical Qatari architecture.
- The Back Designs comprise themes reflecting Qatari tradition, Islamic history, culture, flora and fauna and development of education, sport and the economy.
- The public was allowed to withdraw new notes from ATMs as of 12:01 am, Friday, December 18.
- New notes will have 64 state-of-the-art security specifications.
The designs of the 5th Series of Qatari Banknotes include:
QR1 shows Traditional Dhow (Bateel) and the Oyster and Pearl Monument.
QR5 shows Traditional desert scene comprising fauna (Arab horses, Camel, Oryxes), flora (Al Qataf) and 'hair tent (buryuut hajar)'.
QR10 shows Lusail Stadium, Torch Tower (Aspire Zone), Sidra Medicine and Education City (Qatar Foundation).
QR 50 shows Qatar Central Bank building and Ministry of Finance building.
QR 100 shows an image of the Abu Al Qubaib Mosque or the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque.
QR 200 shows pictures of Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar National Museum and Museum of Islamic Art.
QR 500 shows Ras Laffan LNG refinery and LNG canter ship.
Demonetisation of the old Banknotes:
The old banknotes of the Fourth Series will be in circulation and could be exchanged through local banks in the next three months (later extended upto 01.07.2021), and after that, from Qatar Central Bank for ten years from the date of the withdrawal decision.
After July 2021, the Banknotes of the Fourth Series will become illegal and indemnified currency.
Security Features of the new Banknotes:
The new Banknotes have 64 State-of-the-Art Security features, the prominent ones being:
1) Each security thread shows the value of the denomination.
2) The numerals and horizontal line prints are raised for the benefit of blind and visually impaired users.
3) When the Banknote is lifted up to the light to see the incomplete shapes on the Front and Back of the Banknote combine to form the Banknote’s value.
4) When the Banknote lifted up to the light to the watermark of the State of Qatar Crest and denomination numerals can be seen.
5) Upon tilting the Banknote changes to the appearance of the hologram become visible.
6) Upon tilting the Banknote one can see the changes to the appearance of the security thread.
7) When the Banknote is tilted, one can see the Dreama flower on the gate changing colour and a bright circle moving within the flower.
Qatar 500 Riyals 2021:
The Front of the QR 500 (Qatari Rial) Banknote is depicts traditional Geometric Patterns, the State of Qatar Flag, Qatari Flora (Dreama) and an Ornate Gate representing the historical Qatari Architecture.
The Back of the QR 500 (Qatari Rial) Banknote shows Ras Laffan LNG Refinery and LNG Canter Ship.
19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020
Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series:
1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:
3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):
4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019
5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019
"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:
2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)
3) The Western Wall, Israel: Sixth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2020
"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":
1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020
16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018
17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by End February 2019
18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination
19) South Africa: "The Big Five Silver Coin Series": 1) First Coin in the Series brought out by the South African Mint features the African Elephant on a Five Rand Coin as the first variant issued in 02/2019: 2) Later Coin issues will feature the Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros and the Buffalo
20) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019
21) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020
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