Oman's coinage tells the story of a maritime empire that controlled the Indian Ocean trade routes for centuries. Early copper falus from Muscat circulated alongside Maria Theresa thalers, Indian rupees, and Gulf rupees.
The modern Sultanate's coinage begins with Said bin Taimur's saidi rial (1959), struck by the Royal Mint. Under Sultan Qaboos (1970–2020), Oman produced a remarkable series of commemorative issues celebrating national development — from the first oil exports to the Renaissance Day anniversary.
Oman's coinage tells the story of a maritime empire that controlled the Indian Ocean trade routes for centuries. Early copper falus from Muscat circulated alongside Maria Theresa thalers, Indian rupees, and Gulf rupees.
The modern Sultanate's coinage begins with Said bin Taimur's saidi rial (1959), struck by the Royal Mint. Under Sultan Qaboos (1970–2020), Oman produced a remarkable series of commemorative issues celebrating national development — from the first oil exports to the Renaissance Day anniversary.