CBO issues coins to honour Omani crafts

By A Staff Reporter The Central Bank of Oman has issued five coloured silver coins to commemorate the Omani National Crafts. These commemorative coins are Legal Tender for their face value and may be purchased from The Central Bank of Oman. The distinctive features, specifications and indicative selling prices of these coins are mentioned below; however the prices are subject to change in accordance with the variations in the prices of silver in the International Market. Distinctive Features Obverse: Coat of Arms, the name of the country (Sultanate of Oman), the name of Central Bank of Oman, and face value in Arabic and English. Reverse: These Commemorative Coins depict coloured images of five of the following Omani Craft Industries: Weaving Industries, Pottery Industries, Palm Leaves Industries, Metal Industries, Wooden Industries. Specifications: Face value: RO1 Fineness: 0.999 Silver Diameter: 38.61mm Weight: 28.28gm Coin Price : RO15 Set Price: RO69