In support of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) a two coin set was issued with the legend "Develop Food Resources" in Arabic. This was the first Omani coinage to bear the Gregorian date.

Specifications: SILVER COIN Denomination : One Rial Alloy             : 50% Silver Diameter       : 33.02 mm Weight          : 15 gms

Specifications: CUPRO-NICKEL COIN Denomination : 1/2 Rial Alloy             : Cupro-nickel Diameter       : 30 mm Weight          : 13.50 gms