Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

On 21.1.1424H (corresponding to 24.3.2003G), the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency put in circulation the amended 500-Riyal bank note. In accordance with Article Four of the Saudi Currency Law, SAMA had proposed to the Council of Ministers reprinting this bank note in view that the available stock was about to be exhausted. It has requested the introduction of new security features. On 18.4.1422H, the proposal was approved and the inclusion of proposed security features was agreed upon to ensure protection of the national currency and facilitate its use. The most important security features are the following:

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1- Windowed Security Thread:
A metallic windowed security thread of 4 mm width with a clear-text of
“مؤسسة النقد العربي السعودي” and the note value “500” appear when exposing the note to light.

2- Water Mark:
Represents the portrait of king Abdul Aziz that appears when exposing the note to light.

3- Note Value Water Mark:
Represents the note value “500” that appears when exposing the note to light.

4- Optically Variable Foil:
Optically variable foil forming an ornamental shape consists of the emblem of the state and the note value that appear dynamic from certain angles.

5- Optically Variable Ink:
An ornamental shape printed by optically variable ink that shifts gradually from green color to blue color when the note is tilted.

6- Visually Impaired Recognition Feature:
An ornamental shape printed four times in tactile intaglio printing to help blind and sight impaired people to recognize the value of the note when felt.

7- Tactile Intaglio Printings:
Bold tactile printings scattered over the note that adds to the note rough texture, harmonious colors and clear design.