Saudi Arabia 20 Riyals G20 Summit in Riyadh 2020 (Commemorative Note)
Year: 1441 AH / 2020 AD
Size: 152 × 69 mm
Material: Paper
Printer: De La Rue, London, UK
Description:
This special edition 20 Riyals commemorative banknote was issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority to mark Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the G20 Summit in 2020.
Obverse:
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Portrait of King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the right
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The G20 Saudi Arabia 2020 commemorative logo prominently featured at the center
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Scripts in Arabic and Latin
Reverse:
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Map of the world, along with the Saudi Arabian emblem at the top
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Denomination written as "20" and "TWENTY RIYALS"
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Issuer name: Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Watermark:
Features King Salman’s portrait, Saudi Coat of Arms, and the Arabic numeral for 20
Important Note:
There are two notable cartographic errors on the reverse map:
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Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are incorrectly shown as part of China’s territory
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Kashmir is depicted as an independent country, rather than its correct geopolitical status
These controversial errors make this commemorative note a unique and highly discussed collectible in the world numismatics community.