Currency Profile

Omani Rial (OMR)

The Omani rial is Oman's official currency. It is divided into 1,000 baisa and is managed by the Central Bank of Oman.

ISO codeOMR
Symbolر.ع.
Central bankCentral Bank of Oman
Minor unitBaisa
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Oman

Currency facts

About the Omani Rial

OMR has an official fixed relationship with the US dollar. The rial's 1,000-baisa structure explains why ordinary currency values may be shown to three decimal places.

Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Oman
Exchange-rate arrangementPegged to the US dollar
Peg or linkThe Central Bank of Oman maintains the rial's fixed relationship with the US dollar.

Currency coverage

Where the Omani rial is official

Official tenderOman

Countries

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FAQ

OMR questions

What is OMR?

OMR is the ISO 4217 code for the Omani rial. The Omani rial is Oman's official currency. It is divided into 1,000 baisa and is managed by the Central Bank of Oman.

Who issues the Omani rial?

The Central Bank of Oman is the principal monetary authority associated with the Omani rial.

Where is OMR official tender?

OMR is official tender in Oman.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

Sources and review

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