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Yemen Arab Republic
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| The Yemen Arab
Republic (YAR; Arabic: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah
al-Yamanīyah), also known as North Yemen or Yemen (Sana'a), was a country
from 1962 to 1990 in the northwestern part of what is now Yemen.
Capital: Sana'a. It
united with the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, commonly known as
South Yemen, on May 22, 1990, to form the current Republic of Yemen. |
| Following the
collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918 after the Great War, northern Yemen
became an independent state as the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen. On 27
September 1962, revolutionaries inspired by the Arab nationalist ideology of
United Arab Republic (Egyptian) President Gamal Abdel Nasser deposed the
newly crowned King Muhammad al-Badr, took control of Sana'a, and established
the Yemen Arab Republic (YAR). This coup d'état marked the beginning of the
North Yemen Civil War that pitted YAR troops, assisted by the United Arab
Republic (Egypt), against Badr's royalist forces, supported by Saudi Arabia
and Jordan. Conflict continued periodically until 1967, when Egyptian troops
were withdrawn to join the conflict of the Six-Day War. By 1968, following a
final royalist siege of Sana'a, most of the opposing leaders reached a
reconciliation. Saudi Arabia recognized the Republic in 1970. |
| Unlike East
and West Germany or North and South Korea, the YAR and its southern
neighbor, the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY), also known as
South Yemen, remained relatively friendly, though relations were often
strained. In 1972 the two nations declared that unification would eventually
occur. However, these plans were put on hold in 1979, and war was prevented
only by an Arab League intervention. The goal of unity was reaffirmed by the
northern and southern heads of state during a summit meeting in Kuwait in
March 1979. In May 1988, the YAR and PDRY governments came to an
understanding that considerably reduced tensions. They agreed to renew
discussions concerning unification, to establish a joint oil exploration
area along their undefined border, to demilitarize the border, and to allow
Yemenis unrestricted border passage on the basis of a national
identification card. Official Yemeni unification took place on May 22, 1990,
with a planned, 30-month process, scheduled for completion in November 1992.
The first stamp bearing the inscription "Yemen Republic" was issued in
October 1990. While government ministries proceeded to merge, both
currencies remained valid until 11 June 1996. A civil war in 1994 delayed
the completion of the final merger. |
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Sep 1597 Qasimi State, called Yemen from c.1905
1872 Ottoman occupation
1876 - 1905 Ottoman annexation
30 Oct 1918 independence
02 Sep 1926 Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen internationally recognized
26 Sep 1962 North Yemen Civil War; ends 01 Dec 1970
27 Sep 1962 Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen)
22 May 1990 unification with Dem. Rep. Yemen as Republic of Yemen |
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| Arab Republic
of Yemen (North Yemen)
highlighted in dark Orange in above map. |
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- President
- Abdullah al-Sallal................................27
Sep 1962 - 05 Nov 1967
- He was chairman
Revolutionary Command Council to 03 Oct 1962. Al-Sallal led the
revolutionary forces that deposed King Muhammad al-Badr and brought the
Mutawakkalite Kingdom of Yemen to an end. He presided over the newly
founded Yemen Arab Republic (YAR), with close ties to Gamal Abdel Nasser
of Egypt which served as the YAR's strongest ally in the war against the
Saudi Arabian-backed Mutawakkalite royalists that lasted into 1968.
Yemen's President Abdullah al-Sallal negotiated with tribal leaders
after the revolution to help cement the republic, he was later ousted in
a bloodless coup led by Abdul Rahman Al-Iryani.
- Chairman
Republican Council
- Abdul Rahman al-Iryani............................05
Nov 1967 - 13 Jun 1974
- Abdul Rahman Al-Eryani
opposed Egyptian and Saudi interference in Yemen affairs and, with two
of his colleagues, Ahmed Noaman and Mohamad Al-Zubairi, he led a strong
movement against the foreign involvement of Nasser's Egypt in the Yemeni
civil war between republicans and royalists. He was held in Egypt with
Noaman in 1966 while their partner Al-Zubairi was assassinated earlier.
In 1970, he arrived at a national conciliation agreement with the
supporters of the royal regime and established a formal relation with
Saudi Arabia. In 1972, he reached an agreement with South Yemen for the
unification of the two parts of the country, which constituted the basic
foundations for the unification of 1990. It was also during his regime
that Yemen had parliamentary elections and permanent constitution for
the first time. Al-Eryani went into exile in Syria in 1974, where he
eventually died in 1998, aged 89.
- Lieutenant-Colonel
Ibrahim Muhammad al-Hamadi....13 Jun 1974 - 13 Jun 1975
- He was the leader of a
military coup d'etat in Yemen Arab Republic that overthrew the regime of
President Abdul Rahman al-Iryani on June 13, 1974. After the revolt, he
was President of the Military Command Council that governed the country.
During his rule, he cemented the central government's control over the
country, planned on ending tribal loyalty, and Yemen's medieval social
classes by proclaiming all Yemenis as equal. He also improved relations
with Saudi Arabia.
- President
- Ibrahim Muhammad
al-Hamadi (continued)..........13
Jun 1975 - 11 Oct 1977
- On the first day of his
presidency and after a quick review in important topics and crowded
agenda, he issued emergency order to stop media campaigns against the
South and its leadership with assertion that the unity will remain the
only option for the Yemeni people no matter how varied opinions and
attitudes, because it is a great goal needs a mighty sacrifice.
Immediately President Salim Rubai Ali famous as "Salmeen" reciprocated
the same desire and the same sense, setting a strong relationship
between two of them which has taken a personal nature more than the
official. Al-Hamdi's civil and economic policies helped bring Yemen into
the 21st Century by building hundreds of new schools and eleven
hospitals countrywide as well as the paving of more than 2,000 roads, He
also planned on improving ties with Marxist People's Democratic Republic
of Yemen. On October 11, 1977 al-Hamdi was murdered along with his
brother by Saudi Arabian funded agents believed to be from the Al-Ahmar
tribe, who are known dependents of the Saudi monarchy. Al-Hamdi's murder
was never officially investigated. To this day al-Hamdi remains as
Yemen's most beloved President.
- Chairman
Presidential Council
- Major General
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi.....11 Oct 1977 - 22 Apr 1978
- President
- Ahmad bin Hussein
al-Ghashmi (continued).......22
Apr 1978 - 24 Jun 1978
Ghashmi himself was
assassinated. His assassination occurred when he was meeting an envoy
sent by People's Democratic Republic of Yemen by President Salim Rubai
Ali and a briefcase, reportedly containing a secret message, exploded,
killing both al-Ghashmi and the envoy. It is not conclusively known who
set off the explosion. Coincidentally, Rubai Ali died in a coup three
days after this event.
- Chairman
Presidential Council
- Abdul Karim
Abdullah al-Arashi.................24 Jun 1978 - 18 Jul 1978
- He was Vice President
of Yemen Arab Republic and speaker of the Constituent People's Assembly
from 11 October 1977 to 24 June 1978.
- President
- Ali Abdullah Saleh
Al-Sanhani Al-Humairi.......18 Jul 1978 - 22 May 1990
- Saleh continued as
President of the unified Republic of Yemen from 22 May 1990 to 27
February 2012.
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| Rial = 40
buqsha = 80 halala = 160 zalat |
| Currency:
In 1962, the Arab Republic first issued bronze ½ and 1 buqsha, 1⁄20, 1⁄10,
2⁄10 and ¼ rial in a similar style to those of the last king. These were
followed in 1963 by a new coinage, consisting of aluminium-bronze ½, 1, and
2 buqsha and silver 5, 10 and 20 buqsha and 1 rial. In 1974, the new decimal
coinage was introduced consisting of aluminium 1 fils, brass 5 and 10 fils,
and cupro-nickel 25 and 50 fils. Cupro-nickel 1 Rial followed in 1976. |
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Y#20 1/80 Rial (Half Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 3.23 g.
Metal: Bronze.
Diameter: 22.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Coin. Mint:
Sana'a. |
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Obverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "ثمن عشر" (eighth of
one tenth = 1/80) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Hand holding flame torch
within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#21.1 1/80 Rial (Half Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 3.08 g.
Metal: Bronze.
Diameter: 22.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Sana'a. |
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Obverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "ثمن عشر" (eighth of
one tenth = 1/80) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Yemen Flag having star
between two lines in the center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. Note: Y#21.2 exists as
outlined star or dot in star variety. |
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Y#32 1/80 Rial (Half Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 3.28 g.
Metal: Bronze.
Diameter: 22.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Coin. Mint:
Sana'a. |
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Obverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "١/٢" (1/2) written
in the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Yemen Flag having star
between two lines in the center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. Note: Varieties
exists. |
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Y#22 1/40 Rial (Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 5.50 g.
Metal: Copper.
Diameter: 26.50 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Sana'a.
Type1:
Abstract bird flying at the top and Long thin stroke (/) at
the bottom in the center circle. Two stokes in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch and Date touching the center circle. Very thick "سنة"
(Year) written below the Date. |
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Obverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "ربع عشر" (Quarter of
one tenth = 1/40) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Hand holding flame torch
within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
AH1382-1384 (1962-1964). |
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Weight: 5.86 g.
Metal: Copper.
Alignment:
Rotated (8 o'clock). The word "Zarb" as
shown above is struck at least four times. Type2:
Small thick stroke (/) in the center circle. Two stokes in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch.
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Weight: 5.94 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). Type3:
Long thin stroke (/) in the center circle.
This type is unique from all other types, as
the three dots within the center circle has one dot above the other
two dots. Two long stokes in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 11 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch. Dates of both sides are very close to the center circle. |
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Weight: 6.05 g.
Metal: Copper-Brass. Alignment:
Medal. Type4:
One stroke (/) in the center circle. One stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 11 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch. Thick "Sannah" (wave symbol) below the Date on both sides if
compared with above type. |
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Weight: 5.46 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. Type5:
Normal stroke (/) in the center circle. One stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch and Thick Date far from the center circle. |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.24 g.
Metal:
Copper-Brass.
Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 6.04 g.
Metal:
Brass.
Alignment:
Medal. |
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Weight: 5.17 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type6:
Normal stroke (/) in the center circle. Three stoke (two
above and one below) in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch. |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.82 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Rotated (8 o'clock). |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 4.26 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Medal. |
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Weight: N.A g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type7:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. Two
Stroke above in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Large
torch. Note: PCGS MS62BN. Number:
660208.62/34914612. |
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Weight: 6.69 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type8:
Normal stroke (/) in the center circle. Two stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side five straight rays
on torch. |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 6.83 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 7.13 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). |
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Same as above coin but has an extra small thick bar at the bottom of
Obverse (Value) side.
Weight: 6.11 g. |
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Weight: 5.87 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type9:
No stroke in the center circle. Two stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. Large Date with overlapping double
"3". On the reverse side five tilted rays
on torch. |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 6.16 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. |
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Same as above Coin, but Clipped.
Weight: 5.62 g. |
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Weight: 5.40 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). Type10:
Normal stroke (/) in the center circle. Two stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. Large Date. On the reverse side nine tilted rays
on torch. |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.37 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Medal. |
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Y#23.1 1/20 Rial (2 Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 1.30 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 15.50 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Sana'a.
Note: This has
three stones on top row and it considered as Thick variety (1.10 -
1.60 g). |
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Obverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Tree with
three
stones on
top row of wall within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "نصف عشر"
(Half of
one tenth = 1/20) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side.
Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#23.2 1/20 Rial (2 Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 0.78 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 15.50 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Rotated. Mint:
Sana'a.
Note: Thin variety 0.60 - 0.90 g. Horizontally bar below
Value within inner circle on the reverse side. |
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Obverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Tree with
two
stones on
top row of wall within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "نصف عشر"
(Half of
one tenth = 1/20) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side.
Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#24.2 1/10 Rial (4 Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 1.89 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 19.50 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Sana'a.
Note: Thin variety: 1.40-1.80 g. Edge varieties exists and
also varying number of stones in wall. |
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Obverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Tree with four stones on
top row of wall within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "عشر"
(One tenth = 1/10) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. Note: Y#24.2 has
three or four stones on top row and it considered as Thick variety
with weight 2.40 - 3.00 g. |
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Y#25.1 2/10 Rial (8 Buqsha).
Year: AH1382 [1962].
Weight: 5.79 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 23.25 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Rotated. Mint:
Sana'a.
Note: Thick variety: 5.80-6.50 grams.
Type1: This coin have double
punched word "سنة" (wave symbol) below date on
both sides. |
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Obverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Tree with bricks of wall within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "عُشُران" (Two tenth = 2/10) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء"
(at Sana'a) written at the lower left side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. Note: Y#25.2
is Thin variety with weight 4.90 - 5.10 g and is considered costly.. |
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Type2: This coin does not have
double punched word "سنة" (wave symbol) below date
on both sides. It has some thick legends seen on both sides. There
is a bar above the word "ضرب" (Struck).
Weight: 5.68 g.
Diameter: 23.50 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Slightly Rotated.
This coin is damaged from the top and also the inner circle on
the reverse side as it was part of ex-jewelry.
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Y#26 ½ Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 2.38 g.
Metal:
Copper-Aluminum.
Diameter: 18.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "١/٢" (1/2) with "نصف
بقشة" (Half Buqsha) written within center circle. Wreath at the
bottom section. Mintage:
10,000,000. Mintage Years:
One year type. Note: Varieties
exist. |
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Y#27 Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 3.64 g.
Metal:
Copper-Aluminum.
Diameter: 21.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt.
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "١" (1) with "بقشة" (Buqsha)
written within center circle. Wreath at the bottom section. Mintage:
10,377,000.
Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#A27 2 Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 4.83 g.
Metal:
Copper-Aluminum.
Diameter: 23.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "٢" (2) with "بقشة" (Buqsha)
written within center circle. Wreath at the bottom section. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#28 5 Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 2.51 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "٥" (5) with "بقشة" (Buqsha)
written within center circle. Wreath at the bottom section. Mintage:
1,600,000. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#29 10 Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 4.86 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "١٠" (10)
with "بقشة" (Buqsha) written within center circle. Wreath at the
bottom section. Mintage:
1,024,000. Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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Y#30 20 Buqsha.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 9.90 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 30.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "٢٠" (20) with "بقشة"
(Buqsha) written within center circle. Wreath at the bottom section. Mintage:
1,016,000.
Mintage Years:
One year type. |
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| Y#31 One Rial.
Year: AH1382 - 1963.
Weight: 19.79 g.
Metal:
0.720 Silver.
Diameter: 39.50 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Cairo, Egypt. Obverse:
Leafy branch within wreath and Date "١٣٨۲ -
۱۹٦٣" (1382-1962) below.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Value "ريال واحد" (One
Rial) written within center circle. Wreath at the bottom section. Mintage:
4,614,000.
Mintage Years:
One year type. |
|
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| AH
1383 (1963) |
| The observe side has AH 1383 date
while the torch side keep the Republic year AH 1382 on 1/40 Rial coins. |
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|
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Y#22 1/40 Rial (Buqsha).
Year: AH1383 [1963].
Weight: 5.72 g.
Metal: Rotated (7
o'clock).
Diameter: 26.50 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Sana'a. Type1:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on
Medium torch. |
| Obverse:
"لا إله إلا الله" (There is no god but Allah) written at the
top outside the center circle. Value "ربع عشر" (Quarter of
one tenth = 1/40) within the center circle. "ضرب" (Struck) written
at the lower right side. "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a) written at the lower
right side. One star on side side. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the
bottom with word "سنة" (Year) below it.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) written at the top. Hand holding flame torch
within center circle. Date "١٣٨٢" (1382) written at the bottom with
word "سنة" (Year) below it. Mintage:
N/A. Mintage Years:
AH1382-1384 (1962-1964). |
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.79 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
 |
Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.15 g.
Metal: Copper-Brass. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
 |
Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 4.90 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Rotated (5 o'clock). |
|
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Weight: 5.52 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type2:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a).
No "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Small
torch and stroke (/) very close to two dots at 8 o'clock. |
|
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Weight: 5.83 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Rotated (7 o'clock). Type3:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Small
torch and overlapping double "2" in Date. |
|
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Weight: 5.40 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. Type4:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "و"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Small
torch and overlapping double "2" in Date. |
|
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Weight: 5.74 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. Type5:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on
Medium
torch. This coin is Clipped. |
|
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Weight: 6.50 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type6:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a). "هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side five tilted rays
on torch. |
|
 |
Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.43 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
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Weight: 6.14 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type7:
No stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a).
No
"هـ" character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side five tilted rays
on torch. |
|
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Same as above Type amd Metal but having extra material on
Obverse side at 2 o' clock.
Weight: 6.17 g.
|
|
| |
| AH
1384 (1964) |
| The observe side has AH 1384 date
while the torch side keep the Republic year AH 1382 on 1/40 Rial coins.
Later type has AH 1384 date on both sides. |
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|
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Weight: 4.57 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type1:
Date:
AH 1384 (obverse)
- AH 1382 (reverse). Stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a).
"هـ"
character seen at 10 o'clock. On the reverse side five tilted rays
on torch. This coin is Clipped. |
|
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Weight:
5.63 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
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 |
|
Type2:
Date:
AH 1384/3 (obverse)
- AH 1382/2 (reverse). No Stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a).
"هـ" character seen at 10
o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Small torch. |
|
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Weight:
5.96 g.
Metal: Bronze. Alignment:
Medal. Type3:
Date:
AH 1384 (both sides).
No Stroke (/) in the center circle. No stoke in
the Arabic word "بصنعاء" (at Sana'a).
"هـ" character seen at 10
o'clock. On the reverse side four rays on Medium torch. |
|
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Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.28 g.
Metal: Copper. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
 |
Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 5.93 g.
Metal: Brass. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
 |
Same as above Type but different metal.
Weight: 6.00 g.
Metal: Brass with
Copper wash. Alignment:
Medal. |
|
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| AH
1394 - 1974 |
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Y#33 One Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 0.61 g.
Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter: 15.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "۱" (1) with "فلس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
1,000,000 (estimated) + 5,024 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#34 5 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 2.80 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 21.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥" (5) with "فلوس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000,000 (estimated) + N/A Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#38 5 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 2.75 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 21.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥" (5) with "فلوس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
500,000. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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Y#35 10 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 4.31 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 23.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "١٠" (10) with "فلوس" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
20,000,000 + 5,024 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#39 10 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 4.26 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 23.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "١٠" (10) with "فلوس" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
200,000. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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Y#36 25 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 3.03 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٢٥" (25) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
15,000,000 + 5,024 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979) and AH 1400
(1980). |
|
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Y#40 25 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 3.01 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٢٥" (25) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
40,000. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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Y#37 50 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 5.30 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥٠" (50) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000,000 + 5,024 Proof.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
|
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Y#41 50 Fils.
Year: AH1394 - 1974.
Weight: 5.31 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥٠" (50) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٤-١٣٩٤" (1974-1394)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
25,000. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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| AH
1396 - 1976 |
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|
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| Y#42 One Rial.
Year: AH1396 - 1976.
Weight: 7.95 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 28.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "١" (1) with "ريال" (Rial)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٦-١٣٩٦" (1976-1396)
written at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
7,800,000.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
|
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| AH
1398 - 1978 |
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|
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Y#43 One Fils.
Year: AH1398 - 1978.
Weight: 0.60 g.
Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter: 15.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint. Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "۱" (1) with "فلس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٨-١٣٩٨" (1978-1398)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
7,050. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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| Y#44 One Rial.
Year: AH1398 - 1978.
Weight: 8.04 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 28.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى"
(Central bank of Yemen) written at the top section. Value "١" (1) with "ريال"
(Rial) written within the center circle.Date "١٩٧٨-١٣٩٨" (1978-1398)
written at the bottom.
Reverse:
"لزيادة انتاج المحاصيل الغذائية" (To increase the
production of food crops) written in small legends in Arabic at the
top. "الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
7,050. Mintage Years:
One year type.
Subject: Food and Agriculture (FAO)
issue. |
|
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| AH
1399 - 1979 |
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|
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Y#36 25 Fils.
Year: AH1399 - 1979.
Weight: 2.99 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٢٥" (25) with "فلسا" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٩-١٣٩٩" (1979-1399) written
at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
11,000,000. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979) and AH 1400
(1980). |
|
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Y#37 50 Fils.
Year: AH1399 - 1979.
Weight: 5.31 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥٠" (50) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٧٩-١٣٩٩" (1979-1399)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
4,000,000.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
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|
|
AH 1400 - 1980 proof set |
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Y#33 One Fils.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 0.60 g.
Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter: 15.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint. Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "۱" (1) with "فلس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400) written
at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية" (Arab Republic of
Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#34 5 Fils.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 2.75 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 21.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint. Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥" (5) with "فلوس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400) written at
the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
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Y#35 10 Fils.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 4.31 g.
Metal: Brass.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint. Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "١٠" (10) with "فلوس" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400) written at
the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#36 25 Fils.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 3.00 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 20.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٢٥" (25) with "فلسا" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400) written
at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979) and AH 1400 (1980). |
|
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Y#37 50 Fils.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 5.30 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥٠" (50) with "فلسا" (fils) written
within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400) written
at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof. Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
|
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| Y#42 One Rial.
Year: AH1400 - 1980.
Weight: 8.20 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 28.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى"
(Central bank of Yemen) written at the top section. Value "١" (1) with "ريال"
(Rial) written within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٠-١٤٠٠" (1980-1400)
written at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
10,000 Proof.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
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AH 1405 - 1985 |
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Y#37 50 Fils.
Year: AH1405 - 1985.
Weight: 5.28 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى" (Central bank of Yemen)
written at the top section. Value "٥٠" (50) with "فلسا" (fils)
written within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٥-١٤٠٥" (1985-1405)
written at the bottom. |
|
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
N/A.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1399 (1979), AH 1400
(1980) and AH 1405 (1985). |
|
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| Y#42 One Rial.
Year: AH1405 - 1985.
Weight: 7.89 g.
Metal: Copper-Nickel.
Diameter: 28.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
British Royal Mint.
Obverse:
"البنك المركزى اليمنى"
(Central bank of Yemen) written at the top section. Value "١" (1) with "ريال"
(Rial) written within the center circle. Date "١٩٨٥-١٤٠٥" (1985-1405)
written at the bottom.
Reverse:
"الجمهورية العربية اليمنية"
(Arab Republic of Yemen) emblem in the center. Mintage:
N/A.
Mintage Years:
AH 1394 (1974), AH 1400
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Early coins of Yemen dynasties:
Click below on earlier coinage of British India used in South of
Yemen (Aden):
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East India Company
(inc. William IV and Victoria)16 Aug 1765 -
30 Sep 1858
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Victoria.........................................01
Nov 1858 - 22 Jan 1901
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Edward VII.......................................22
Jan 1901 - 06 May 1910
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George V.........................................06
May 1910 - 20 Jan 1936
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George VI........................................12
Dec 1936 - 15 Aug 1947
Rulers with Coins of Yemen states under British Protectorate:
Mutawakkilite Kingdom coins:
Rulers and Coins of Yemen 1962 to 1990 can be viewed by clicking the below
links:
Rulers and Coins of "Republic of Yemen", 1990 to date can be viewed
at:
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