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The Saudi Arabian Riyal is the primary currency of Saudi Arabia. This currency is used by an estimated 33,699,947 people. Based on our estimate, Saudi Arabian Riyal is the #37 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Saudi Arabian Riyal is "SAR". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 682. The currency symbol for the Riyal is "﷼".
Saudi Arabian Riyal conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
SAR Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Saudi Arabian Riyal is Saudi Arabia.
There are approximately 33,699,947 people around the world who use the Saudi Arabian Riyal. The Saudi Arabian Riyal is the #37 most used widely currency is the world.
33,699,947 user population
Ranked #37 in the worldSAR Exchange Rates
1 Saudi Arabian Riyal equals:
† Rates last updated at 32 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
SAR Currency Facts
SAR Details
| ISO 4217 Code | SAR |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 682 |
| Unit Name | Riyal |
| Symbol | ﷼ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
SAR Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. (written right-to-left) |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ﷼1, ﷼5, ﷼10, ﷼20, ﷼50, ﷼100, ﷼500 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
SAR Issuance
| Central Bank | Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.sama-ksa.org/sites/samaen/pages/home.aspx |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 33,699,947 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #37 |
| SAR Inflation Rate | 2.47% |
| Inflation Rank | #62 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2020 SAR Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Saudi Arabian Riyal may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eid Al Fitr | May 22, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Fitr | May 23, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Fitr | May 24, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | July 29, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | July 30, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | July 31, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | August 1, 2020 | Closed |
| National Day | September 23, 2020 | Closed |