Modern Coins
New coins issued in denominations of 50 baisa, 25 baisa, 10 baisa and 5 baisa
Quoted from Central Bank of Oman
The Central Bank of Oman is pleased to announce the issuance of a new series of coins in denominations of 50, 25, 10, and 5 baisa, which will enter circulation next month. The Central Bank of Oman has also issued a commemorative coin set, available for purchase for one Omani Rial starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, with the specifications detailed below:
Currency specifications:
| Category | 50 baisa | 25 baisa | 10 baisa | 5 baisa |
| metal | steel | steel | Copper-plated steel | Copper-plated steel |
| Qatar | 24.00 mm | 18.00 mm | 22.50 mm | 19.00 mm |
| the weight | 5.55 grams | 2.65 grams | 4.08 grams | 2.64 grams |
The front of the coins bears the following:
- The name of His Majesty Sultan (Haitham bin Tariq), may God protect and preserve him.
- The national emblem.
- The Sultanate of Oman.
The reverse side of the coins bears the following:
- The category is in Arabic.
- The category is in English – the word "Bisa" in English.
- The Hijri and Gregorian calendars in Arabic.
