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1 Riyal 2006 Asian Games, Orry

Issuer Qatar Central Bank
Year 2006
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Currency Riyal (1973-date)
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Obverse description Central field features the national emblem of Qatar: a traditional dhow under full sail navigating stylized waves, accompanied by two palm trees, all enclosed within a crescent-shaped surround above two crossed swords. The legend STATE OF QATAR arcs along the upper periphery in incuse Latin characters, while the denomination 1 RIYAL and the date 2006 are inscribed along the lower arc.
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Obverse lettering STATE OF QATAR 1 RIYAL 2006
Reverse description The reverse presents a fully colored depiction of Orry, the official mascot of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006, rendered as an Arabian oryx dressed in athletic cycling attire and riding a red racing bicycle. The mascot figure is applied in vibrant polychrome enamel colors against the gilt aluminium-bronze field, which is densely engraved with a decorative background pattern of repeating lettering and arabesque motifs. The legend 15TH ASIAN GAMES arcs along the upper rim, with DOHA 2006 and ORRY completing the inscription around the periphery in raised Latin letters.
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