25 Dirhams Non-magnetic

Qatar's 2006 coinage series was issued in the run-up to the country's rapid infrastructure expansion tied to natural gas revenues, though the coins themselves reflect a straightforward domestic monetary update rather than any commemorative purpose. The non-magnetic copper-nickel composition distinguishes this piece from a later steel-core variant of the same denomination — a practical distinction that matters for vending machine compatibility and is the primary reason collectors differentiate between the two.