Yemen 100 Rials UNC Banknote | 2018 | P#W37

Obverse | Socotra Dragon Blood Trees

The front highlights the extraordinary Socotra dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), one of the most recognizable natural symbols associated with Yemen’s Socotra archipelago. Its distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy gives the note an immediately identifiable collector feature.

In addition, the obverse incorporates Qamariya stained-glass window artwork, linking the natural imagery with traditional Yemeni architectural decoration. A mosque outline also appears as a latent design element. Meanwhile, Arabic inscriptions and denomination markings complete the composition.

Reverse | Yemeni Agricultural Terraces

The reverse shifts from Socotra’s unique flora to Yemen’s traditional agricultural landscape. At the center, terraced farming fields illustrate the hillside cultivation methods that have shaped parts of the country’s landscape for generations.

Furthermore, the design includes a decorated mihrab associated with the Queen Arwa Mosque. Consequently, the reverse combines agriculture and architectural heritage rather than simply repeating the natural theme presented on the front.

• Paper composition: Traditional paper banknote construction.
• Color palette: Brown and maroon with lighter tan and orange elements.
• Serial presentation: Western and Eastern Arabic numeral formats appear on the design.
• Latent detail: A mosque outline forms part of the obverse security-oriented design.
• Condition: Supplied in UNC condition for clean collector presentation.
• Variation notice: Serial numbers and other production details may differ from the photographed example.

Why the Socotra Design Stands Out

Many banknotes use monuments, portraits, or government buildings as their primary imagery. By contrast, this 100 Rials issue places the unusual vegetation of Socotra prominently on its front. Therefore, the note can appeal not only to Yemen specialists but also to collectors who organize banknotes around nature, islands, plants, or regional themes.

A Contrast Between Nature and Agriculture

The two sides also create an interesting thematic pairing. While the obverse focuses on the distinctive dragon blood trees of Socotra, the reverse presents cultivated agricultural terraces. Thus, one banknote connects two very different landscapes associated with Yemen.

Within a modern Yemeni banknote collection, the 100 Rials denomination provides a useful starting point before moving toward the higher values of the contemporary series. In addition, collectors assembling denomination sequences can use P#W37 as part of a broader group of modern Yemen issues.

Because this listing is for a single 100 Rials banknote, it is particularly suitable for collectors who need this specific denomination rather than a complete set or multiple-note lot.

• Single note: One authentic Yemen 100 Rials banknote.
• 2018 issue: Dated 1439 AH / 2018.
• Distinctive obverse: Features Socotra dragon blood trees.
• Landscape reverse: Shows traditional agricultural terraces.
• UNC condition: Suitable for clean album presentation.
• Modern Yemen focus: Fits Middle Eastern and Yemeni paper-money collections.

• Use archival protection: Keep the note inside an acid-free currency sleeve.
• Protect the surface: Handle the banknote carefully by its edges.
• Avoid humidity: Store it in a stable, dry environment.
• Limit light exposure: Keep prolonged direct sunlight away from the printed colors.

The Yemen 100 Rials 2018 issue combines Socotra’s iconic dragon blood trees with traditional agricultural terraces, giving collectors two distinctly Yemeni themes within a single modern UNC banknote.