10 Riyals 2008, Qatar
| in Krause book | Number: 30 |
| Years of issue: | 15.08.2008 |
| Edition: | |
| Signatures: | Governor: Abdullah Saud Al-Thani, Minister of Finance: Yousef Hussein Kamal |
| Serie: | 2008 Issue |
| Specimen of: | 15.08.2008 |
| Material: | Cotton fiber |
| Size (mm): | 146 x 69 |
| Printer: | De la Rue currency,Loughton |
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Description
Watermark:
Denomination and falcon.
The saker falcon (Falco cherrug). This bird has a great emotional significance for the indigenous population.
There is an opinion, that the national bird of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar is not the Saker, but its hunting hybrid with Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus). However - The first successful results of obtaining a hybrid of gyrfalcon and saker were obtained in the early 1970s in Ireland, that is, when the national bird of the UAE was already identified and there were already circulating banknotes with the image of Saker Falcon. Today - indeed, this hybrid is popular in falconry in many countries, including the OAE and Qatar.
The saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is a large species of falcon. This species breeds from eastern Europe eastwards across Asia to Manchuria. It is mainly migratory except in the southernmost parts of its range, wintering in Ethiopia, the Arabian peninsula, northern Pakistan and western China.
The specific part of the scientific name, cherrug, comes from the Hindi name charg for a female saker. The common name saker comes from the (Arabic: صقر, translit. Ṣaqr) meaning "falcon". 
Avers:
On right and left sides, on the top, are the coat of arms of Qatar.
The emblem of Qatar (Arabic: شعار قطر) is the coat of arms of Qatar.
The emblem shows two crossed white curved swords in a yellow circle. Between the swords there is a sailing ship (dhow) sailing on blue and white waves beside an island with two palm trees. The circle is surrounded by a round doughnut-shaped object, which is divided horizontally, between the two colours of the flag. In the white section, the name of the state of Qatar is written in black, while in the maroon section, the country’s official name is written in white of Qatar.
Across the field of banknotes, on top, is a pattern in the Islamic style, and a column with arches. Where is this column and pattern located, in Qatar, I did not found yet.
Revers:
A picture of a two-masted, three-sail cargo-laden boat/dhow (defined as a native Arab/Indian sailing vessel used on the Arabian Sea, generally with a single mast capable of carrying 100 to 200 tons of cargo), sailing ahead, with mountains to the left and clouds above is depicted in the center.
Qatar’s many dunes, with their spectacular views, are a major attraction for tourists who wish to undertake recreational safaris.
Qatar’s largest area of sand desert lies to the south-west of the capital, with its high dunes a major attraction both for recreational safaris or simply to enjoy the spectacular landscape.
The area is also popular as a day destination for families wishing to picnic in a unique environment.
Tourists will also find an array of local stores en route where supplies can be purchased before heading into the desert. The desert scenery constantly changes depending on the time of day and light conditions. The breath-taking colours of sunrise and sunset are especially dramatic and the clear night skies offer a rare treat for stargazers. Khor Al Adaid, the impressive "Inland Sea", lies to the south of this expanse of desert. (www.visitqatar.qa).
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