Emirate of Qatar (1868-1971), State of Qatar (1971-present)
Independent State (1868-1916, 1971-present), British Protectorate (1916-1971)
Location: Eastern Arabia
Capital City: Doha
Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Main languages: Arabic
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1867-1868: Qatar war of independece against Bahrain
1872-1913: Ottoman vassal
1916: Enters protectorate status with Britain
1971: Independence restored
Currency
Riyal (1973-present)
1 Riyal = 100 Dirhams
Coins from Qatar in the collection
•5 Dirham, 1978 (Emir Khalifa bin Hamad (1972-1995), bronze, Llantrisant mint, KM#3)
•25 Dirham, 1987 (Emir Khalifa bin Hamad (1972-1995), cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#4)
•25 Dirham, 2008 (Emir Hamad bin Khalifa (1995-2013), nickel-plated steel, Llantrisant mint, KM#14a)
•25 Dirham, 2016 (Emir Tamim bin Hamad (2013-present), nickel-plated steel, KM#83)
•50 Dirham, 2012 (Emir Hamad bin Khalifa (1995-2013), nickel-plated steel, Vienna mint, KM#15a)
Banknotes from Qatar in the collection
•1 Riyal, 1996 (Emir Hamad bin Khalifa (1995-2013), P#14)
•1 Riyal, 2003 (Emir Hamad bin Khalifa (1995-2013), P#20)