Launch of the Encyclopedia of Qatari Currencies at the Doha International Book Fair
to attest Doha International Book Fair A remarkable launch of an encyclopedia, the first of its kind in the field of documenting Qatari paper currency, was launched by the engineer Khaled Mohamed Jolo His comprehensive encyclopedia under the title Encyclopedia of Qatari CurrenciesWhich is a unique reference for coin collectors and those interested in the history of currency in Qatar.
About the Encyclopedia of Qatari Currencies
The encyclopedia is located in more than one 550 pagesIt exclusively highlights Qatari banknotes From its inception to the present day. The encyclopedia includes rare examples from the author's personal collection, as well as documents and printing stages, design proofs, and rare printing errors that were noted.
A journey that began in childhood
Engineer Khalid Jolo's relationship with collecting banknotes began at a young age, when he took a collection of banknotes that his father kept under the glass of his office and arranged them in a special album. Since then, the hobby has turned into a passion and a deep research that led to the creation of this documentary encyclopedia.
The encyclopedia's sections and its unique content
The encyclopedia chapters contain information such as:
- Detailing the different printing stages of the currency, and its experimental colors.
- A display of currency proofs with different names such as Qatar Monetary Council وQatar Monetary Authority.
- Accurate documentation of releases Qatar and DubaiAnd what distinguished it was its rarity.
- Rare examples of errors in Qatari banknotes, such as cutting errors, color overlap, and overprinting.
- Special interest is given to collecting coins with distinctive numbers, especially those with sequential numbers such as “000001”.
It also contained the most important laws and agreements related to currency circulation in Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council issue, the Gulf Currency Board issue, Saudi currency issues, and the various issues of Qatari currency from the first issue to the fifth issue and security features.
The aim of the encyclopedia
Engineer Khaled Jolo explained that the goal of this encyclopedia is A comprehensive documentation of the history of Qatari paper currencyTo serve as a reference that can benefit collectors and researchers in the field of criticism, as well as those interested in the history of Qatari criticism.
Special offer at the Doha Book Fair
The corner dedicated to displaying the encyclopedia was well-received. Doha International Book Fair With great interest from visitors, a detailed explanation of the encyclopedia was presented on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the event held under the supervision of the Qatari Ministry of Culture.
final word
It comes Encyclopedia of Qatari Currencies This will fill a significant gap in local critical documentation and open new horizons for enthusiasts and researchers. Engineer Khaled Jolo confirmed his readiness to continue working on updating the encyclopedia with future editions, which will include new updates and rare items.
For contact or inquiriesThe distribution and purchase channels for the encyclopedia will be announced soon.
Content supervised and documented by: Engineer Khaled Mohamed Jolo
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