| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Oman launches its first polymer one-rial banknote, marking a historic shift from paper currency. |
| Issuing Authority | Central Bank of Oman. |
| Circulation Date | January 11, 2026. |
| Objective | Improve durability, enhance security, modernize currency, and showcase national identity. |
| Material Shift | Transition from cotton-based paper to polymer. |
| Design Highlights | - Front: Oman Botanic Garden (environmental focus). - Reverse: Sayyid Tariq bin Taimur Cultural Complex, Duqm Port & Refinery (culture & economy). |
| Security Features | - Transparent window (inspired by Botanic Garden arches). - Colour-shifting foil (frankincense tree motif). - Iridescent ink for Central Bank's logo. |
| Global Context | Oman joins other nations adopting polymer notes for longevity and anti-counterfeiting. |
| Key Fact | First polymer banknote in Oman's history. |
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