South Arabia 1964: preliminary designs

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South Arabia issued its first coinage in 1964.

The country became the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.

It later merged with North Yemen.

See: The Yemen People's Democratic Republic.

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The Royal Mint (UK) produced South Arabia's coins.

English artist and sculptor Humphrey Paget produced the designs.

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Mr. Paget's sketch of the common obverse design.

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The obverse of the issued 1 fils and 5 fils coins.

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Mr. Paget's alternative designs for the 1 fils reverse.

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Reverse of the issued 1 fils coin of 1964.

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Mr. Paget's sketches of alternative 5 fils reverse designs.

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Reverse of the issued 5 fils coin of 1964.

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Mr. Paget's proposed 25 fils reverse design.

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Reverse of the issued 25 fils coin of 1964.

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Mr. Paget's sketch for the 50 fils reverse.

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Reverse of the issued 50 fils coin of 1964.

Ultimately the 25 and 50 fils coins were given the same boat design.