© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Medal - King Faisal International Prize for the Serving of Islam ND
| Gold (.917) | 200 g | 69 mm |
| Location | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Diameter | 69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#118514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mosque.
Lettering:
KING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE
BERTONI MILANO 917
FOR THE SERVING OF ISLAM
Comment
Mint: Bertoni Milano, ItalyKing Faisal International Prize (Arabic: جائزة الملك فيصل العالمية) is an annual award sponsored by King Faisal Foundation presented to "dedicated men and women whose contributions make a positive difference". The foundation awards prizes in five categories: Service to Islam; Islamic studies; Arabic Language and Literature; Science; Medicine.
The first King Faisal International Prize was awarded to Sayyid Abul Ala’a Al-Mowdoodi in the year 1979 for his service to Islam. In 1981, King Khalid received the same award. In 1984, King Fahd was the recipient of the award. In 1986, this prize was co-awarded to Ahmed Deedat and French Roger Garaudy.
