Posted here is a polymer note of one rial reportedly released on 11.01.2026. This note is dated 2025, and was released as a commemorative note celebrating Oman's Accession Day. This is the first time in Omani currency history that a polymer banknote is released for circulation.
The Accession Day in Oman is celebrated on 11th of January to celebrate the anniversary of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said's accession to the Oman throne. The Accession Day is a public holiday in Oman, and it honours his leadership and the continued progress of the nation's 'Renewed Renaissance'. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said became the Sultan of Oman following the death of his brother, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said (b.1940-2020) on 10.01.2020. The late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said was married in Nawwal bint Tariq in 1976 but divorced in 1979 with no children.
In my opinion, this is a fairly large size note for the face value of one rial. This note measures 145mm x 76mm which is also the same size as the current paper banknotes in circulation.
One Rial
Front - The portrait of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said on the central right. To the left, it features the Oman Botanic Garden with a large transparent window in the shape of the arched windows which occupied a large area of the banknote. Below the arched windows are two Frankincense Trees, with one printed with optically variable ink.
Signature - Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said
Date - 2025 ٢٠٢۵
Sizes - 144mm x 76mm
Back - On the back it depicts Sayyid Tarik bin Taimour Cultural Complex, Duqm Port and Duqm Refinery, which created a wonderful blend of Omani national identity.
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