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The Qatari Riyal is the primary currency of Qatar. This currency is used by an estimated 2,781,677 people. Based on our estimate, Qatari Riyal is the #116 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Qatari Riyal is "QAR". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 634. The currency symbol for the Riyal is "﷼".
Qatari Riyal conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
QAR Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Qatari Riyal is Qatar.
There are approximately 2,781,677 people around the world who use the Qatari Riyal. The Qatari Riyal is the #116 most used widely currency is the world.
2,781,677 user population
Ranked #116 in the worldQAR Exchange Rates
1 Qatari Riyal equals:
† Rates last updated at 31 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
QAR Currency Facts
QAR Details
| ISO 4217 Code | QAR |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 634 |
| Unit Name | Riyal |
| Symbol | ﷼ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
QAR Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. (written right-to-left) |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ﷼1, ﷼5, ﷼10, ﷼50, ﷼100, ﷼500 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
QAR Issuance
| Central Bank | Qatar Central Bank |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.qcb.gov.qa |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 2,781,677 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #116 |
| QAR Inflation Rate | 0.27% |
| Inflation Rank | #105 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 QAR Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Qatar Central Bank. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Qatari Riyal may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| National Sports Day | February 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | March 3, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | August 13, 2019 | Closed |
| National Day | December 18, 2019 | Closed |