Sixth Issue

​​​​​​​​Overview

​The sixth issue of the Saudi currency, in its different coin and banknote denominations, was released in the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under the slogan “Confidence and Security.” This issue has been designed in line with the most advanced technologies and standards globally, and the best technical and security specifications that accommodate the standing of the Saudi currency and SAMA, and boost confidence in the robustness and soundness of the Saudi riyal.

On 27/03/1438H, corresponding to 26/12/2016, the following banknote denominations were issued: 500 riyals, 100 riyals, 50 riyals, ten riyals, and five riyals. As for coins, the following denominations were minted: two riyals, one riyal, 50 halalas, 25 halalas, 10 halalas, five halalas, and one halala.

On 11/02/1442H, corresponding to 28/09/2020, the five riyals polymer banknote was issued with a design and colors similar to the circulating cotton-based banknotes, taking into account the different manufacturing techniques and technical specifications, and the security features for this banknote. Shortly thereafter, the 200 riyals banknote was issued on 04/01/2021, as a major banknote of the sixth issue in commemoration of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Sixth Issue  
 
 
500 Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features the picture of the Holy Kaaba. On top of that, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and the serial number appear. Under the picture, the value of the banknote is in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear, bearing the emblem of Saudi Arabia and the value of the banknote. At the bottom of the banknote, the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA are shown. ​
  • Reverse:
  • A picture featuring the Grand Mosque in Makkah. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia are shown. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, the value of the banknote is featured in English.​
500 Riyal Note Size and Color: (166mm x 74mm), Blue
 
200 Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features the logo of the Saudi Vision 2030. On top of that, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud appears, along with the serial number. Under the picture, the value of the banknote is in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear, bearing the emblem of Saudi Arabia and the value of the banknote. At the bottom of the banknote, the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA are shown. ​
  • Reverse:
  • A picture featuring Qasr Al-Hukum in Riyadh. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia are shown. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, the value of the banknote is featured in English.​
200 Riyal Note Size and Color: (163mm x 73mm), Gray
 
100 Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features a picture of the Green Dome of the Prophet’s Mosque. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the serial number are shown. Under the picture, the value of the banknote is in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear, bearing the emblem of Saudi Arabia and the value of the banknote. At the bottom of the banknote appear the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA. ​ 
  • Reverse:
  • A picture featuring the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia are shown. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, appears the value of the banknote in English.​
100 Riyal Note Size and color: (160mm*72mm), red
 
50 Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center shows a picture of the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem. On top of it are the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the serial number are shown. Under the picture, the value of the banknote is in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear, bearing the emblem of Saudi Arabia and the value of the banknote. At the bottom of the banknote, the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA are featured. ​ 
  • Reverse:
  • The back of the note shows a view of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia are shown. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, is the value of the banknote in English.​
50 Riyal Note Size and Color: (155mm x 70mm), Green
 
Ten Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features the picture of Al-Murabba’ Palace in Riyadh. On top of that, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the serial number are shown. Under the picture, the value of the banknote is in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear, bearing the emblem of Saudi Arabia and the value of the banknote. At the bottom of the banknote are the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA.​ 
  • Reverse:
  • A picture featuring the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia are featured. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, is the value of the banknote in English.​
10 Riyal Note Size and Color: (150mm x 68mm), Brown
 
Five Riyals Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features a picture of Shaybah Oil Field in the Empty Quarter. On top of that, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the serial number are featured. Under the picture is the value of the banknote in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote, the watermark and foil strip appear. At the bottom of the banknote are the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA. ​ 
  • Reverse:
  • The back of the note shows a view of spring wildflowers from Saudi Arabia. On top of that are the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, the value of the banknote is shown in English.​
5 Riyal Note Size and Color: (145mm x 66mm), Purple
 
Five Riyals Polymer Note
  • Obverse:
  • The center features a picture of Shaybah Oil Field in the Empty Quarter. On top of it, the name of the Saudi Central Bank and the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued are shown in Arabic. On the right side of the banknote, a portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the serial number are shown. Under the picture is the value of the banknote in Arabic. On the left side of the banknote are the security feature (a transparent window) and foil strip. At the bottom of the banknote, the signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA are shown.​ 
  • Reverse:
  • The back of the note shows a view of spring wildflowers from Saudi Arabia. On top of it are the name of the Saudi Central Bank, the value of the banknote in English, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia. On the right side of the banknote, the security feature (a transparent window) and foil strip appear. At the bottom, to the right of the banknote, the value of the banknote in English is shown.​
5 Riyal Polymer Note Size and Color: (145mm x 66mm), Purple

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Two Riyals Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • A portrait of King Abdulaziz Al Saud is engraved in gold in the center. On the right side of the portrait, the King’s name (King Abdulaziz bin Abdul-Rahman Al Saud) is engraved in a silver frame, and a semi-decorative frame to the left, composed of plant motifs interwoven with the repeated emblem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Reverse:
  • The number of the coin denomination (SAR 2) is written in gold color in the center with the denomination in Arabic letters (ريالان) placed above, while the denomination in English (TWO RIYALS) is placed at the bottom. On the right side of the coin, there is a silver frame containing the name of Saudi Arabia, and on the left, there is a semi-decorative frame featuring repeated plant motifs and the emblem. The Hijri year is engraved at the top, and the Gregorian year is engraved at the bottom.
Two Riyal Coin 
 
 
One Riyal Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • In the center, there is a portrait of King Salman Al Saud in silver. On the right side, the name and title of the King (Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) are engraved in a golden frame, and on the left, there is a semi-decorative frame composed of plant motifs interwoven with the repeated emblem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Reverse:
  • In the center, the coin denomination (SAR 1) is written as a numeral in silver with the denomination in Arabic letters (ريال واحد) on the top and in English (ONE RIYAL) at the bottom. On the right side, there is a golden frame engraved with Saudi Arabia’s full name, and on the left, there is a semi-decorative frame composed of plant motifs interwoven with the repeated emblem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Hijri year is engraved at the top, and the Gregorian year is engraved at the bottom.
One Riyal Coin 
 
 
50 Halala Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • Saudi Arabia’s national emblem is engraved in the center with the King’s title (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) and a recurrent plant motif atop. The King’s name (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) is engraved at the bottom of the emblem with the Hijri year on the right side and the Gregorian year on the left. The top and bottom of the obverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
  • Reverse:
  • The number (50) is engraved in the center, with the denomination in Arabic words (خمسون هللة) placed above and the denomination in English (FIFTY HALALAS) at the bottom. In addition, the top and the bottom areas of the reverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
The 50 Halala Coin 
 
 
25 Halala Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • Saudi Arabia’s national emblem is engraved in the center with the King’s title (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) and a recurrent plant motif atop. The King’s name (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) is engraved at the bottom of the emblem with the Hijri year on the right side and the Gregorian year on the left. The top and bottom of the obverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
  • Reverse:
  • The number (25) is engraved in the center with the denomination in Arabic words (خمس وعشرون هللة) placed atop, and the denomination in English words (TWENTY FIVE HALALAS) at the bottom. In addition, the top and the bottom areas of the reverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
The 25 Halala Coin 
 
 
Ten Halalas Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • Saudi Arabia’s national emblem is engraved in the center with the King's title (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) and a recurrent plant motif atop. The King’s name (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) is engraved at the bottom of the emblem with the Hijri year on the right side and the Gregorian year on the left. The top and bottom of the obverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
  • Reverse:
  • The number (10) is engraved in the center with the denomination in Arabic words (عشر هللات) placed atop, and the denomination in English words (TEN HALALAS) at the bottom. In addition, the top and the bottom areas of the reverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
The 10 Halala Coin 
 
 
5 Halala Coin
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  • Obverse:
  • Saudi Arabia’s national emblem is engraved in the center with the King’s title (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) and a recurrent plant motif atop. The King’s name (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) is engraved at the bottom of the emblem with the Hijri year on the right side and the Gregorian year on the left. The top and bottom of the obverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
  • Reverse:
  • The number (5) is engraved in the center with the denomination in Arabic words (خمس هللات) placed atop, and the denomination in English words (FIVE HALALAS) at the bottom. In addition, the top and the bottom areas of the reverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
The 5 Halala Coin 
 
 
1 Halala Coin

  • Obverse:
  • Saudi Arabia’s national emblem is engraved in the center with the King’s title (the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) and a recurrent plant motif atop. The King’s name (Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) is engraved at the bottom of the emblem with the Hijri year on the right side and the Gregorian year on the left. The top and bottom of the obverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.
  • Reverse:
  • The number (1) is engraved in the center with the denomination in Arabic words (هللة واحدة) placed atop and the denomination in English (ONE HALALA) at the bottom. In addition, the top and bottom areas of the reverse side are engraved with recurrent plant motifs.​
The 1 Halala Coin 
 
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