{"product_id":"1960-qatar-and-dubai-currency-board-1-one-riyal-banknote-p-1-serial-no-a7-373506","title":"1960 Qatar and Dubai Currency Board - 1 (One) Riyal Banknote P-1 Serial No. A7 373506","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1960 Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai 1 Riyal Banknote – Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai Currency Board | P‑1 | N#224852\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FS9xckJx5AxkA9gqJDz7e-content-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1960 Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai 1 Riyal banknote\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the very first official currency issued jointly for the territories of Qatar and Dubai, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s monetary history. Released under the authority of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_the_Qatar_and_Dubai_Currency_Board\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eQatar \u0026amp; Dubai Currency Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and during the rule of \u003cstrong\u003eEmir Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani\u003c\/strong\u003e, this note served as the foundation of a unified currency system prior to the later adoption of the Qatari Riyal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by \u003cstrong\u003eBradbury Wilkinson \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e—renowned for their crisp intaglio engraving—this early issue is now fully demonetized and increasingly scarce, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Show_me_more_Gulf_region_banknotes\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGulf‑region currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explore_Middle_Eastern_banknotes\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eMiddle Eastern numismatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=History_of_Qatar_and_Dubai_currency\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eQatar and Dubai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Institution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai Currency Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani (1960–1972)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard circulation banknote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Riyal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riyal (1966–1973)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 × 53 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemonetized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e P‑1 \/ N#224852\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bradbury Wilkinson \u0026amp; Co., United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatermark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Falcon’s head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khalifa bin Hamad Al‑Thani (Chairman of the Currency Board)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FS9xckJx5AxkA9gqJDz7e-content-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FS9xckJx5AxkA9gqJDz7e-content-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA predominantly \u003cstrong\u003egreen‑printed\u003c\/strong\u003e design featuring a framed vignette to the left that symbolises the economic identity of the region:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional \u003cstrong\u003edhow boat\u003c\/strong\u003e representing maritime heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eoil derrick\u003c\/strong\u003e reflecting the emerging petroleum economy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epalm tree\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolising prosperity and life in the Gulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic script is used throughout, with the layout and engraving style characteristic of early Bradbury Wilkinson work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FS9xckJx5AxkA9gqJDz7e-content-5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FS9xckJx5AxkA9gqJDz7e-content-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in \u003cstrong\u003egreen and purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reverse presents a clean, symmetrical layout with the denomination \u003cstrong\u003e“1 RIYAL”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the centre. English text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQATAR \u0026amp; DUBAI CURRENCY BOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1 RIYAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bilingual presentation reflects the international commercial environment of the Gulf during the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalcon’s head watermark\u003c\/strong\u003e – a recurring symbol in early Gulf banknotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature of Khalifa bin Hamad Al‑Thani\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chairman of the Currency Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh‑quality intaglio engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e – typical of Bradbury Wilkinson’s precision craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Why_is_the_Qatar_and_Dubai_P1_note_significant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFirst Issue of the Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai Currency Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – A foundational note in the region’s monetary history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemonetized \u0026amp; Scarce\u003c\/strong\u003e – Early Gulf notes were heavily circulated, making well‑preserved examples increasingly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 1960s Gulf Imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dhow, oil derrick, and palm tree motifs capture the era’s economic transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Engraving Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bradbury Wilkinson’s crisp linework and colour layering enhance its desirability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Middle Eastern Numismatic Demand\u003c\/strong\u003e – Early joint‑issue notes remain a core target for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1960 Qatar \u0026amp; Dubai 1 Riyal (P‑1)\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a landmark early‑issue banknote that reflects the shared economic and political landscape of Qatar and Dubai before their separate monetary paths. 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