The 50 Riyals banknote, issued in 1983 by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), comes from a pivotal period in the Kingdom’s economic development during the reign of King Fahd. This uncirculated note features a portrait of King Fahd, elegant Arabic calligraphy, and traditional Islamic geometric patterns. Enhanced with classic security features such as watermark and security thread, this note is a valuable piece for collectors of Gulf and Middle Eastern currencies.
Obverse
Dome of the Rock (Jerusalem), King Abdulaziz Ibn Abd Fahd
Reverse
Al-Aqsha Mosque in Jerusalem
Lettering: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
Features
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency |
| King | Fahd bin Abdulaziz (1982-2005) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1983-1984 |
| Value | 50 Riyals 50 SAR = GBP 9.73 |
| Currency | Riyal (1960-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
