About Qatari Riyal Exchange
The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is the official currency of the State of Qatar, issued and managed by the Qatar Central Bank. We accept all denominations of Qatari Riyal banknotes and coins, including older series and damaged notes.
Current Qatari Riyal Banknotes
The current Fifth Issue series was introduced in 2020 and features modern security elements including holographic strips, watermarks, and colour-shifting ink. We accept the full range of denominations, including the 500 Qatari Riyal note and the 200 Qatari Riyal note, as well as all smaller denominations in circulation. If you have returned from Qatar or the Gulf region with leftover riyals — alongside currencies such as UAE Dirhams or Saudi Riyals — we can exchange those too.
Old Series & Damaged Notes
Unlike most high street exchanges, we also buy older Fourth Issue Qatari Riyal banknotes, such as the 500 QAR Fourth Issue note and the 100 QAR Fourth Issue note, along with all other denominations from that series. We also accept damaged notes, provided they remain at least 50% intact. Rates for older or damaged notes are slightly lower to reflect their reduced liquidity, but you will still receive a fair offer.
Qatari Riyal Coins
Qatari Riyal coins circulate in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 dirhams (there are 100 dirhams to one riyal). We accept these coins, though the exchange rate is slightly lower than for banknotes due to the additional handling costs involved. Most UK banks and bureaux de change will not take foreign coins at all, so sending them to us is one of the few practical ways to convert them.
Why Exchange With Us?
- Competitive exchange rates updated daily
- Accept coins and damaged notes that banks won’t take
- We verify your currency and pay you within 5 working days
- No hidden fees or charges