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The Low Down on Saudi Arabia Currency

Currency:	Riyal
Currency code:	SAR
Central Bank:	Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Currency symbol:	SR or ر.س
Bank notes:	5, 10, 50, 100, 500 riyals
Coins:	1, 5, 10, 25, 50 halalas, 1 riyal, 2 riyals

The official currency in Saudi Arabia is the riyal which is abbreviated to SAR. 1 Riyal is divided into 100 halalas.

The riyal has been the currency in Saudi Arabia since it came into being in 1902 and was the currency of Hejaz before Saudi Arabia was formed.

Originally a coin-based currency, the Saudi Arabian monetary agency began issuing banknotes in 1961 for denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 riyals.

In 1983 the 500 riyal banknote was introduced, and in 2000 banknotes were issued as a celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s centenary.

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