The 20 Riyals commemorative banknote, issued in 2020 to honor King Salman ibn Abdulaziz’s reign, is a beautifully designed piece celebrating Saudi Arabia’s leadership and modern achievements. This uncirculated note features a portrait of King Salman on the obverse, ornate Arabic calligraphy and floral motifs, and enhanced security elements including a holographic patch and color-shifting inks. A distinctive and valuable addition for collectors of Middle Eastern currency and royal commemoratives.
Commemorative issue
Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the G20.
Obverse
Portrait of King at right.
Commemorative logo in centre.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
G20
SAUDI ARABIA 2020
Reverse
Map of the world.
Saudi Arabian emblem at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAUDI ARABIAN MONETARY AUTHORITY 20
2020
20
TWENTY RIYALS
Watermark
Salman bin Abdulaziz, Coat of Arms, Arabic numeral for 20
© 2157dz.commemorative (CC0)
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
Two peculiar errors on shown on the reserve side map. The People’s Republic of China is shown to have Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan as part of their territory. The second error shows Kashmir as an independent country
Left image shows Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan as part of the People’s Republic of China. The image on right shows Kashmir as an independent country
Features
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority |
| King | Salman bin Abdulaziz (2015-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative banknotes |
| Year | 1441 (2020) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Riyals 20 SAR = GBP 3.89 |
| Currency | Riyal (1960-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 152 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
