1 Riyal coin Saudi Arabia

1 Riyal / 100 Halalas (Saudi Arabia, AH1400 / 1980)

This coin represents one Saudi riyal, valued at one hundred halalas, from the reign of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz. Struck in cupro-nickel with a bright silvery finish, it has a solid, durable feel suited to steady everyday circulation, and a reeded edge. It was part of the decimal coinage in which the riyal was divided into one hundred halalas.

On the obverse, the national emblem of Saudi Arabia is shown at the centre — a date palm rising above two crossed swords. Arabic inscriptions curve around the field, naming the ruler above and “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” below, without any human portrait in keeping with local tradition.

On the reverse, the value is given in both Western and Eastern-Arabic numerals as “100” and “١٠٠”, with the Arabic words for “one hundred halalas” arcing across the top. A central circular cartouche reads “one riyal” in Arabic, and the Islamic (Hijri) date “١٤٠٠” is set at the foot.

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