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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this majestic Saudi Arabia 1 Guinea gold coin, issued during the reign of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud (1932–1953) and dated 1370 AH (1951). Struck in gold and associated with the historic minting of Makkah al-Mukarramah, this remarkable KM#36 Saudi gold guinea represents an important chapter in the development of the modern Saudi monetary system. With a stated weight of 7.99 grams, an approximate diameter of 21.5 mm, and its rich gold composition, the coin possesses the combination of precious-metal content, royal provenance, Arabic calligraphy and twentieth-century Arabian history that gives historic Saudi gold coinage exceptional appeal.
Standard catalog references identify the KM#36 type as approximately 7.99 grams of .917 fine gold, with a diameter generally catalogued around 22 mm.
The historical importance of this 1951 Saudi gold coin lies in the extraordinary era in which it appeared. King Abdulaziz began the modern unification of Saudi Arabia with the recovery of Riyadh in 1902 and spent more than three decades bringing diverse regions of the Arabian Peninsula under his rule. Makkah al-Mukarramah entered his control in 1924, followed by the wider unification of the Hejaz, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially proclaimed in 1932.
This period transformed the political and economic landscape of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia’s monetary system was also evolving from an environment in which numerous foreign currencies circulated toward a unified national currency. The Saudi Central Bank’s historical account records the minting of the first Saudi gold pound in 1370 AH/1951, making this gold guinea especially significant within the early history of Saudi gold coinage.
The denomination itself is commonly catalogued as a 1 Gunayh/1 Guinea, equivalent in contemporary monetary context to 40 riyals, and the type was produced as a one-year issue with a recorded mintage of approximately 2,000,000 pieces.
Visually, the coin is a magnificent expression of early Saudi monetary design. The Arabic inscriptions are arranged in elegant Thuluth calligraphy, with the royal name and title of Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, prominently displayed. The opposing side identifies the denomination and incorporates the inscription referring to Makkah al-Mukarramah, together with the date 1370 AH and the numeral 1.
Palm trees and crossed swords provide powerful national symbolism, representing the identity and authority of the newly unified kingdom. For investors in historic precious-metal assets, this Saudi Arabia gold coin offers more than intrinsic gold value: it is a tangible monetary artifact from the formative decades of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, connecting King Abdulaziz, Makkah, Arabian history, Islamic-era dating and twentieth-century gold coinage in a single exceptional object. Its combination of 917 fine gold, royal Saudi provenance, KM#36 classification, Makkah association and 1370 AH date makes it a compelling addition to a portfolio focused on rare gold coins, Middle Eastern historical assets and tangible luxury treasures.
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