Saudi riyal coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1935 onwards

Silver and later base-metal riyal coinage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Historical context

Early issues circulated alongside foreign trade coins in the Arabian Peninsula.

Design

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Arabic inscriptions and crossed swords with palm emblem.

Identification

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Dates are given in the Hijri calendar and require conversion.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Weights, finenesses and Hijri date ranges require transcription from a printed reference.
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