Oman - 2010 National Commemorative Hybrid Banknotes

This is a complete set of commemorative notes released to celebrate the country's 40th National Day (I am not sure if the 1 Rial was printed for this special occasion too). The National Day is celebrated on the 18th of November. These notes were released between 22/11/2010 and 12/02/2012. This is the second series of commemorating notes ever issued by the Central Bank of Oman.

Five Rials

As per previous Omani Rials in circulation, this note carries the portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and is also signed by His Majesty as well. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note. The note also features the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) which was established in 1986.

Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 152mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 12.2.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)

Nizwa Building in Muscat. Commemorative text in English "40th National Day, 1431H / 2010 G"

Ten Rials

Portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note.

Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 160mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 12.2.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)

Muttrah Fort, which was constructed by the Portuguese in the 17th century and then captured by the Omani in around 1654. The fort is situated along the Muttrah Corniche, a short walk from Muttrah Souq.

Twenty Rials

This was the first note of the commemorative series released by the central bank in November 2010. The note features the portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and is also signed by His Majesty as well. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note. The note also features the Grand Mosque at the centre.

Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 167mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 22.11.2010)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)

At the back of the note, it carries the name of CBO and denomination in English. The design on the back features mainly the Royal Opera House, national Emblem (coat of arms) and also the National Day Logo for this very special occasion.

Fifty Rials

This commemorative note was released on 9.1.2012 to commemorate the 40th National Day celebration of Oman. The National Day is celebrated on the 18th of November. 

As per current Omani Rials in circulation, this note carries the portrait of the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and is also signed by His Majesty as well. Included in the design are the National Emblem (coat of arms) at the centre of the note and the wording “40th National day” and Year of issue in Arabic: 1431 AH and 2010 at the bottom of the note.The building in the background is the Central Bank of Oman.

 Brief Description
Sultan - Qaboos bin Said
Dimensions - 173mm x 76mm
Prefix - Arabic
Date - 2010 (Released 10.1.2012)
Printer - Giesecke & Deviant (G&D)

At the back of the note, it carries the name of CBO and denomination in English. The design on the back features mainly the Ministry of Trade and Industry building, National Emblem (coat of arms) and also the National Day Logo for this very special occasion.