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100 Riyals, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, Saudi Arabia, 1437–1438 (2016–2017) (Pick 41)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1437-1438 (2016-2017)

This 100 Riyals note was issued in Saudi Arabia by Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, with dates recorded from 1437–1438 (2016–2017). It belongs to the Riyal (1960-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Salman bin Abdulaziz (2015-date). It measures 160 × 72 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 41.

Obverse: In the center we see the Green Dome (built in 1279 CE/678 AH) which is a green-colored dome built above the tomb of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim Caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar. The dome is located in the south-east corner of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina. Above it, in Arabic lettering, appear the name of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued and the name of King Abdullah. To the right we see the picture of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. At the bottom of the banknote we see the signatures of the the Minister of Finance and the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. Below in the center in between the signatures we see the value of the banknote printed in Arabic.

Reverse: In the center we see aerial view of Al-Masjid an-Nabawī, known in English as The Prophet's Mosque, Al Haram. The Prophet's Mosque is a mosque built by the last Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. To the right we see the emblem of the kingdom. Its lettering reads “Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority / 100 / 2016 / 100 / One Hundred Riyals”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: The portrait of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Electrotype '100'. Dates on the note follow the Islamic calendar (Hijri); Gregorian equivalents are given in brackets in the date field.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Signatures: 2016: Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey; Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Assaf. 2017: Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey; Mohammed Al-Jadaan Link to the security features: http://www.sama.gov.sa/en-US/Currency/PublishingImages/SixthIssueSecurityFeatures/info%20100.jpg

Physical characteristics

Size
160 × 72 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
The portrait of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Electrotype '100'.

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Riyal (1960-date)
Issuing bank
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

Design

Obverse
In the center we see the Green Dome (built in 1279 CE/678 AH) which is a green-colored dome built above the tomb of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim Caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar. The dome is located in the south-east corner of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina. Above it, in Arabic lettering, appear the name of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued and the name of King Abdullah. To the right we see the picture of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. At the bottom of the banknote we see the signatures of the the Minister of Finance and the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. Below in the center in between the signatures we see the value of the banknote printed in Arabic.
Reverse
In the center we see aerial view of Al-Masjid an-Nabawī, known in English as The Prophet's Mosque, Al Haram. The Prophet's Mosque is a mosque built by the last Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. To the right we see the emblem of the kingdom.
Reverse lettering
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority / 100 / 2016 / 100 / One Hundred Riyals

Identification

Value
100 Riyals
Dates recorded
1437-1438 (2016-2017)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 41

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P41
  • NumistaN# 216672

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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