Saudi Arabian Riyal, SAR

The Saudi riyal is the official money of Saudi Arabia. The currency code is SAR and identified by the symbol SR. The riyal is subdivided into Halalas 100. The riyal is issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA).

Exchange rates are published daily. These rates are provided for indicative purposes only.

The foreign exchange reference rates are published by the European Central Bank.

Currency of Saudi Arabia

Currency Name: Saudi riyal
Local Name: (Arabic: ريال‎ Riyāl)
Official user(s): Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Currency Symbol/Sign: SR or ﷼.
ISO code: SAR
Central bank (Monetary authority): Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Sub-Unit: 1 Riyal=100 halalas
1 Qirsh=5 halalas
Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 riyal
Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 halalas.
Currency Peg:Yes
Black Market for Currency:Yes
Currency Volatility:0.32

Central Bank Rate

The current central bank interest rate is 2.00%.

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Exchange rates today: Thursday 26th of December 2024

Country Saudi Arabian Riyal Euro
Saudi Arabian Riyal, SAR 1 SAR = 0.2564 €
3.9 SAR = 1 €
20 SAR = 5.1282 €
50 SAR = 12.8205 €
100 SAR = 25.641 €
500 SAR   = 128.2051 €
1000 SAR = 256.4103 €

The rates are set on the basis of the regular daily concertation procedure between national central banks, which normally takes place at 2.15 p.m. CET. The exchange rates are for reference only and are published daily when TARGET system is open.

Exchange rates currencies are quoted against 1 Saudi arabian riyal : 2024-12-26