The 5 Riyals banknote issued in 2020 by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) reflects the Kingdom’s modern monetary evolution. This uncirculated note features King Salman’s portrait, intricate Arabic floral patterns, and enhanced security elements such as a windowed thread and watermark. A prized collectible for enthusiasts of Middle Eastern currency and contemporary world banknotes.
Obverse
King Salman ibn Abdulaziz al-Saud at right, oil refinery in background
Reverse
Field of flowers
Lettering: SAUDI ARABIAN MONETARY AUTHORITY
Comments
Features
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority |
| King | Salman bin Abdulaziz (2015-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1441 (2020) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Riyals 5 SAR = GBP 0.97 |
| Currency | Riyal (1960-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 145 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |

