SAUDI ARABIA Coins
Riyal: Evolution from Spanish Reales to Arab Coinage
Illustrated Specimen Details: Saudi Arabian One Riyal Example Specimen: 1 riyal, 1935 (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Authority & Heraldry: This historic silver coin was issued under Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud — the rever…
Understanding Countermarked Coins: The Hejaz Example
Illustrated Specimen Details: Kingdom of Hejaz 40 Para Example Specimen: 40 para (countermarked coin), 1916 — Kingdom of Hejaz Design & Context: This specimen is a prime example of monetary adaptation during the political t…
Qirsh: Coin History, Etymology, Piastre Connection
Illustrated Specimen Details: 4 Qirsh (Saudi Arabia) Example Specimen: 4 qirsh, 1956 (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) Authority & Symbolism: This coin was issued during the reign of Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , the second King of …
Halala of Saudi Arabia: Trade Coins & Decimalization
Illustrated Specimen Details: Halala Example Specimen: 5 halala, 1972 — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The coin shown above is a 5 halala piece issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The date indicated on the coin is AH 1392 (Anno H…