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5 Dirhams Magnetic
| Issuer | Qatar Central Bank |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Value | 5 Dirhams |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the national emblem of Qatar: a traditional dhow under sail set upon stylized waves within a crescent, flanked by two crossed swords, with a palm tree rising behind the vessel. The emblem is rendered in fine relief against a flat field. A decorative inner border of raised dots encircles the central design. The dual-calendar date appears in the upper field, with the Hijri year ١٤٣٣ to the right and the Gregorian year ٢٠١٢ to the left, separated by a central dot. The Arabic legend دولة قطر (State of Qatar) curves along the lower periphery in bold Arabic script. |
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| Obverse lettering | ١٤٣٣ · ٢٠١٢ دولَة قطَر (Translation: 2012 · 1433 State of Qatar) |
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Qatar introduced magnetic steel-core coinage in 2012 as a cost-reduction measure, replacing the earlier copper-nickel 5 dirham pieces. The KM#12a designation distinguishes this composition variant from its predecessor — a split that catches casual collectors off guard, since the two types are visually identical and only a magnet separates them.