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Currency of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Riyal

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Saudi Riyal · SAR · National

Saudi Riyal
ISO SAR · SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Riyal
ISO codeSAR
Monetary authoritySaudi Central Bank (SAMA)
SAR
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
SAR
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Pegged
Exchange-rate context
Formal monetary link
CurrencySaudi Riyal
ISO codeSAR
Largest noteSAR500
Largest coinSAR2
Current note seriesSixth Issue + current commemorative notes

Who Issues Saudi Riyal in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) sits at the center of Saudi Arabia's domestic currency framework. Its notation is shown as SAR, and the ISO 4217 standard pairs the alphabetic code with numeric identifier 682. A formal exchange-rate link is built into the monetary arrangement, giving the currency an anchor outside the domestic unit itself.

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) manages the Saudi Riyal within Saudi Arabia's national monetary system and also maintains the documented exchange-rate link attached to SAR. In Saudi Arabia, that exchange-rate link does not change SAR's status as a national currency.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencySaudi Riyal (SAR)
Monetary authoritySaudi Central Bank (SAMA)
ModifiersPegged

For currency calculations involving Saudi Arabia, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) manages the monetary framework for the Saudi Riyal in Saudi Arabia. SAR is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. It keeps the timing of the observation visible.

Exchange Rate for SAR

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When an SAR rate is shown, compare observations for the same currency pair and a similar timestamp. Provider spreads, card charges and commissions can still change the amount actually paid. That keeps the institutional fact separate from market data.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Saudi banknotes legally in circulation include SAR5, SAR10, SAR20, SAR50, SAR100, SAR200 and SAR500. The SAR20 is a commemorative issue, while the SAR200 was added to the Sixth Issue in 2021.

SAR5
SAR10
SAR20
SAR50
SAR100
SAR200
SAR500

Coins

Sixth Issue coins are 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 halalas, plus SAR1 and SAR2.

1 halala
5 halalas
10 halalas
25 halalas
50 halalas
SAR1
SAR2

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the national currency of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is responsible for the domestic monetary framework. The exchange-rate framework for SAR in Saudi Arabia also includes the documented peg or managed link shown on this guide.

Who manages the currency system in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is the main monetary authority identified for Saudi Arabia.

Are the exchange rates for Saudi Arabia real-time?

Within Saudi Arabia's currency framework. The converter uses the latest available reference observation for a supported pair and displays its observation date. The figure is informational and can differ from a bank, card or cash-counter quote. This approach leaves a clear reference point.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

For Saudi Arabia, institutional currency facts are checked against Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) or the applicable monetary-system authority. The SAR identity follows ISO 4217, and the exchange-arrangement classification for Saudi Arabia is cross-checked against the IMF framework. A dynamic SAR observation for Saudi Arabia, when available, is kept separate from those institutional facts and shows its own date and provider.

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Exchange-rate note: the SAR converter for Saudi Arabia requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.