Coin set – Yemen

Yemen’s first set of coins since unification in 1990

Shahara village is located at an altitude of 2600 meters

on a rocky mountain and was an important stronghold during the conflict

with the Ottoman Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Around the same period was built

impressive bridge, which is depicted on

reverse of a 10 rial coin from this set.

Also interesting is the endemic dragon blood tree on the 20 rial coin.

Its Arabic name is “Blood Brothers Tree”,

which refers to the story of Cain and Abel.

The other two coins feature the Yemeni national emblem.

and the central bank building.

The years of minting are indicated on all coins both in Gregorian,

as well as Islamic calendars.

– Impressive Shahara Bridge

– Tree of Religious Significance

– Gregorian and Islamic years