Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. During this period, he implemented significant changes in the country, both internally and externally. He introduced reforms that modernized the economy and increased Qatar's diplomatic influence. During his reign, Qatar's economy flourished thanks to oil and natural gas revenues, and the country took an active role in international affairs. After Emir Hamad came to power, in addition to internal reforms, he also took a new direction in Qatar's foreign policy. The country has achieved a unique position in international diplomacy, especially in the fields of sports and media, hosting the 2006 Asian Games and successfully bidding to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. diversification and development of the education system. Emir Hamad founded the Al Jazeera news channel, which significantly contributed to raising Qatar's international profile. In 2013, Emir Hamad abdicated and his son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took over. During the reign of Emir Hamad, Qatar underwent significant changes and the country became one of the dominant states of the modern era in the Middle East.

Between 1995 and 2013, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, launched a number of coinage initiatives. At the initiative of the Emir, new coins and banknotes were issued, which mostly reflected the history, culture and economic development of the country. These banknotes and coins often commemorated Qatar's distinctive buildings, traditional clothing and important events. The aim of the Emir was to promote Qatar's cultural and historical heritage through the coinage, as well as to promote the country's identity in the international community.