Saudi Arabia
Our Banknote catalog of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi riyal (Arabic: ريال riyāl; ISO 4217 code: SAR) is the currency of Saudi Arabia. It is abbreviated as ر.س or SR (Saudi Riyal). It is subdivided into 100 Halalas (Arabic: هللة Halalah). The Saudi Qirsh is 5 Halalas.
History
In 1953, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) began issuing Haj Pilgrim Receipts for 10 riyals,[2] with 1 and 5 riyals following in 1954 and 1956, respectively. These resembled banknotes and were initially intended for use by pilgrims who exchanged foreign currency for them. However, they became widely accepted in Saudi Arabia and largely replaced silver riyal coins in major financial transactions. Consequently, the Monetary Agency began issuing regular banknotes for 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyal on 15 June 1961. The Pilgrim Receipts were withdrawn on 1 February 1965.
500 Riyal notes were introduced in 1983. 20 and 200 riyal banknotes were issued in 2000 to commemorate the centenary of the founding of what became the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 5th series of banknotes bearing the face of King Abdullah were issued in 2007.
From Wikipedia
1968 - Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote PIC 11a VF
Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote, catalogued as AH1379 (1968), Pick P11a. The note features a purple de..
1984 - Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote PIC 21b UNC
This individual Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote is associated with 1984 and is catalogued as Pick P21b..
2007 - Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote PIC 31a UNC
Individual Saudi Arabia 1 Riyal banknote associated with 2007. The note is identified by the Pick ca..
2007 - Saudi Arabia 5 Riyals banknote PIC 32a UNC
Saudi Arabia 5 Riyals banknote associated with 2007, identified in the product data by the Pick refe..
Frequently asked questions
Which Saudi Arabian banknote denominations and periods are represented in this catalog?
This Saudi Arabia category includes 1-riyal notes dated 1968, 1984 and 2007, together with a 5-riyal note dated 2007. The catalog therefore presents examples from more than one period and denomination, rather than covering every Saudi Arabian banknote ever issued. The listed Pick references include P11a, P21b, P31a and P32a.
Which Pick references can collectors find for Saudi Arabia here?
The Saudi Arabia catalog identifies the represented notes with several Pick references: P11a for the 1968 1-riyal note, P21b for the 1984 1-riyal note, P31a for the 2007 1-riyal note and P32a for the 2007 5-riyal note. These references help organise notes by catalogue type alongside their denomination and year.
How can I distinguish the Saudi Arabian notes listed in this category?
Begin with the denomination, year and Pick reference shown in the product title. The 1-riyal examples are associated with P11a, P21b and P31a across 1968, 1984 and 2007, while the 5-riyal example is P32a from 2007. Comparing these details with the displayed design is a practical way to identify the catalogue type.
What condition terminology is used for these Saudi Arabia banknotes?
The catalog uses established grade abbreviations in the product titles. The 1968 1-riyal note is marked VF, while the 1984 1-riyal, 2007 1-riyal and 2007 5-riyal notes are marked UNC. In collecting terminology, these labels describe the listed condition classifications; collectors should use the individual product information for the specific note.
What should I check before buying a Saudi Arabia banknote from this category?
Check the product title for the year, denomination, Pick reference and stated grade, then read the accompanying description. For some listings, the images are expressly for reference and the serial or banknote number shown may differ from the note supplied. This is especially important when comparing otherwise similar Saudi Arabian banknotes.
Does the catalog show a concentration of 2007 Saudi Arabian notes?
Yes. The catalog includes two Saudi Arabian banknotes dated 2007: a 1-riyal note identified as P31a and a 5-riyal note identified as P32a. Both are marked UNC in their titles. This makes 2007 a notable represented period, while the category also includes earlier 1-riyal examples dated 1968 and 1984.