Saudi Arabia. 1/4 Riyal 1973 - PCGS MS65

SAUDI ARABIA. Riyadh. 1/4 Riyal. 1973. Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1964–1975).

- Value: 1/4 Riyal
- Year: 1973 (AH1392)
- Reign: Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1964–1975)
- Inscriptions: Obverse: فيصل عبد العزيز آل سعود · المملكة العربية السعودية. Reverse: خمس وعشرون هللة · ٢٥ · ربع ريال · ١٣٩٢–1973 · وأطعموا البائس الفقير
- Grade: MS65 (PCGS)

Saudi commemorative coin minted in the context of the FAO campaign of the United Nations to combat hunger worldwide. The obverse shows the national emblem of Saudi Arabia with a palm tree above two crossed swords and the inscription with the name of King Faisal and the issuing country. The reverse presents the face value “25 Halalas” (equivalent to a quarter of a riyal), the dual date in the Islamic and Gregorian calendars, and a Quranic quote appealing for compassion to the poor. This piece reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to the FAO program and represents a combination of economic modernization and traditional religious values, being of particular interest to collectors of Islamic coins and humanitarian-themed pieces.

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