Overview

Issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1980 (AH 1400), this 25 Halala (Quarter Riyal) coin features the official national emblem of crossed scimitars beneath a palm tree, accompanied by Arabic inscriptions honouring King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Ruler: King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
• Denomination: 25 Halala / 1/4 Riyal (Quarter Riyal)
• Year: 1980 AD / AH 1400
• Material: Cupronickel
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The central emblem with palm tree and crossed swords, the Western “25” and Eastern “٥٤” numerals, the Arabic calligraphy and the Hijri date all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear and handling marks consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): National emblem featuring a palm tree centred over two crossed scimitars, encircled by Arabic inscriptions for King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his title as King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Reverse (Back): Central circle inscribed with Quarter Riyal in Arabic, flanked by the Western numeral “25” and the Eastern Arabic numeral, with the Twenty-Five Halala inscription above and the Hijri year 1400 at the bottom.

Collector Value:

An iconic modern Middle Eastern issue representing Saudi numismatics during the reign of King Khalid.