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Saudi Riyal (SAR)

The Saudi riyal is Saudi Arabia's official currency. One riyal is divided into 100 halalas and the Saudi Central Bank is the monetary authority.

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ISO codeSAR
Symbolر.س
Central bankSaudi Central Bank
Minor unitHalala
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authoritySaudi Central Bank

Currency facts

About the Saudi Riyal

SAR is maintained at a fixed relationship with the US dollar. Domestic prices and payments are denominated in riyals, while the dollar link is an important feature of Saudi Arabia's monetary framework.

Issuing authoritySaudi Central Bank
Exchange-rate arrangementPegged to the US dollar
Peg or linkThe Saudi Central Bank maintains the riyal's fixed relationship with the US dollar.

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Where the Saudi riyal is official

Official tenderSaudi Arabia

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FAQ

SAR questions

What is SAR?

SAR is the ISO 4217 code for the Saudi riyal. The Saudi riyal is Saudi Arabia's official currency. One riyal is divided into 100 halalas and the Saudi Central Bank is the monetary authority.

Who issues the Saudi riyal?

The Saudi Central Bank is the principal monetary authority associated with the Saudi riyal.

Where is SAR official tender?

SAR is official tender in Saudi Arabia.

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