Oman: New 50 Riyal Banknote Issued

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New high security banknote issued

MUSCAT — The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has introduced to the public a new upgraded banknote of the denomination RO 50. The new banknote, valid from today, January 10, is distinguished for additional security features. The apex bank said in a statement released yesterday that the new banknote will be in circulation as a legal banknote alongside the existing banknotes, which shall continue to remain valid and circulated side by side.

In addition to the general security features on the front of the upgraded new banknote, the front side is superimposed by the portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, along with His Majesty's signature in the lower part of the note. A watermark picture of His Majesty appears on the left side of the note, while the national emblem (Khanjar) appears on top of the note.

The apex bank's name in Arabic "Central Bank of Oman" also appears on top of the note, with serial numbers  on the right and left sides of the note and the category denomination in Arabic on the right and left sides of the note. Special banknote identification features for the blind are inserted on the right side of the new note.

The reverse side of the note includes the phrase "Central Bank of Oman" in English on the upper part of the note, while the banknote's denomination in English appears on the right and left sides alongside the logo of the 40th National Day. The security features on the front of the note represent in intaglio portrait of His Majesty, twin step window, a holographic element (CBO's main entrance), a tactile feature for the blind, colour and other features. — ONA

Source: Oman Observer

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CBO RELEASES RO5, RO10 NOTES

The Central Bank of Oman has introduced new, upgraded banknotes of RO5 and RO10 denominations with additional security features with effect from Sunday.

These new banknotes shall be in circulation as legal tender along with the existing banknotes which shall continue to remain legal tender, and circulated side by side with these new notes, CBO said. The following are the main features of the upgraded issue:

Front

1. Features on the upgraded notes:

• Portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
• Facsimile signature of His Majesty the Sultan on the lower part of the notes.
• Watermark of His Majesty the Sultan's portrait.
• The national emblem (khanjar) on top of the notes.
• Central Bank of Oman in Arabic on top of the notes.
• Serial numbers on the right and left sides of the notes.

• Denomination in Arabic on the right and left sides of the notes.
• Recognition feature for the blind.

2. Security features:

• Intaglio portrait of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
• Twin step window.
• Holographic element (main entrance of CBO).
• Tactile feature for the blind.
• Colour shift / colour fix magnetic windowed security thread.
• Micro lettering.
• Three dimensional mould-made watermark portrait.
• Perfect see-through register.
• Electrotype water mark.
• Spark OVMI feature in the shape of a khanjar (RO5) and of an incense burner (RO10).

Reverse

1. Features on the upgraded notes:

• Central Bank of Oman in English on the front of the note.
• Denomination in English on the right and left side of the note.
• 40th National Day logo.

2. Security features on all notes:
• Perfect see-through register.
• Three dimensional mould-ma-de watermark portrait.
• Electrotype water mark.
• Micro lettering.
• Twin step window.

Source: Muscat Daily