Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) unveiled new series of Qatari Riyal banknotes today at a press conference held at the bank headquarters. The new notes will come into circulation on Qatar National Day, which falls on December 18.

QCB also unveiled a new QR200 banknote as part of the 5th series of Qatari Riyal banknotes. The new note shows pictures of Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar National Museum and Museum of Islamic Art.

QR100 Abu Al Qubaib Mosque

QR 50 shows Qatar Central Bank building and Ministry of Finance building

The QCB official said that the old banknotes will be in circulation and can be exchanged through local banks for three months and after that from Qatar central bank.

QR10 shows Lusail Stadium, Torch Tower (Aspire Zone), Sidra Medicine and Education City (Qatar Foundation)

The front designs of the new banknotes share a common theme based on traditional geometric patterns, the State of Qatar flag, Qatari flora (Dreama) and an orante gate representing the historical Qatari architecture. 

QR5 shows Traditional desert scene comprising fauna (Arab horses, Camel, Oryxes), flora (Al Qataf) and 'hair tent (buryuut hajar)'

The back designs comprise themes reflecting Qatari tradition, Islamic history, culture, flora and fauna and development of education, sport and the economy.

QR1 shows Traditional Dhow (Bateel) and the Oyster and Pearl Monument

Some highlights of the new notes:

 The numerals and horizontal line prints are raised for the benefit of blind and visually impaired.
When you lift the banknote up to the light to see the incomplete shapes on the front and back of the note combine to form the banknote’s value.
Lift the banknote up to the light to see the watermark of the State of Qatar Crest and denomination numerals.
Each security thread shows the value of the denomination
Tilt the banknote and you can see changes to the appearance of the hologram, changes to the appearance of the security thread and the Dreama flower on the gate changing colour and a bright circle moving within the flower.

SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR