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5 Riyals, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Saudi Arabia, 1977 (Pick 17)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1977

This 5 Riyals note was issued in Saudi Arabia by Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, dated 1977. It belongs to the Riyal (1960-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Khalid bin Abdulaziz (1975-1982). It measures 152 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 17.

Obverse: King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964 - 1975) Irrigation channels in al-Hufuf, in the Eastern Region. Its lettering reads “١٣٧٩ / ٧ / ١ رقم المرسوم السلطاني / مؤسسة النقد العربي السعودي / الحاكم. / وزير المالية / خمسة ريالات”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Royal Decree Number 7/1/1379 (1976) Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency The governor Minister of Finance Five Riyals”. Reverse: Jizan valley dam Coat of arms. Its lettering reads “Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency / Five 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: King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964 - 1975). 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

P#17a Incorrect Khamsa (five) in lower center panel of text P#17b Correct Khamsa (five) in lower center panel of text images of http://banknote.ws/COLLECTION/countries/ASI/SAR/SAR0017.htm

Physical characteristics

Size
152 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964 - 1975)

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 Agency

Design

Obverse
King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964 - 1975) Irrigation channels in al-Hufuf, in the Eastern Region
Reverse
Jizan valley dam Coat of arms
Obverse lettering
١٣٧٩ / ٧ / ١ رقم المرسوم السلطاني / مؤسسة النقد العربي السعودي / الحاكم. / وزير المالية / خمسة ريالات
Reverse lettering
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency / Five Riyals

Identification

Value
5 Riyals
Dates recorded
1977
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 17

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
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P17
  • NumistaN# 209336

Research required

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