Saudi Arabia – 1 Riyal Banknote (1977) King Faisal Era
Details:
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Country: Saudi Arabia
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Issuer: Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
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Reign: King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1964–1975)
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Year: 1977
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Value: 1 Riyal (SAR)
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Currency: Riyal (1960–present)
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Material: Paper
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Size: 130 × 65 mm
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Shape: Rectangular
Obverse:
Features a portrait of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud along with Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light), a significant site near Mecca.
Arabic inscriptions include:
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Royal Decree Number: ٧ / ١ / ١٣٧٩ (corresponding to 1976)
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"مؤسسة النقد العربي السعودي" (Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency)
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"المحافظ" (The Governor)
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"وزير المالية" (Minister of Finance)
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"ريال واحد" (One Riyal)
Reverse:
Depicts a Lockheed L-1011 aircraft of Saudia Airlines flying over King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran, Eastern Province.
Text in English:
Watermark:
Portrait of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.