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Saudi 10 Halala
Saudi Arabia
1935–1951
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$3.17
Based on Silver spot price ($78.96/oz) · 50.0% purity · 2.5g
Updated 10:08 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years Minted | 1935–1951 |
| Composition | 50% silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Saudi royal emblem with Arabic inscriptions including the king's name.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '10 Halalas' in Arabic and the date.
History & Notable Facts
The Saudi 10 Halala was often struck on planchets recycled from melted Spanish reales, a nod to the global flow of silver in the early 20th century.
This coin, issued between 1935 and 1951, featured the Saudi crest with crossed swords and a palm tree on the reverse. The obverse bore the Arabic inscription for the kingdom and the reigning monarch's name. Most were minted in the UK, though exact facilities remain unclear. Denominations like this helped standardize currency after the unification under King Abdulaziz.
Variations exist, but records are spotty; some years might not have been produced at all. The coin's silver content varied, typically around .500 fineness, making it practical for everyday use in a developing economy.
As for myths, no, it wasn't cursed or blessed—it's just metal.
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