| Issuer |
Saudi Arabia ›
Saudi Arabia (1932-date)
|
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority |
| King |
Salman bin Abdulaziz (2015-date)
|
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1437-1438 (2016-2017) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Riyals 500 SAR = USD 133 |
| Currency | Riyal (1960-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 166 × 74 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number | N# 222964 |
| References | P# 42 Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). |
In the center we see the Ka'aba, which is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, "The Great Mosque of Mecca", in the Hezjazi city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Above it, in Arabic lettering, appear the name of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, the number and date of the Royal Decree pursuant to which it was issued and the name of King Abdullah.
To the right we see the picture of late King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.
At the bottom of the banknote we see the signatures of the the Minister of Finance and the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority.
Below in the center in between the signatures we see the value of the banknote printed in Arabic.
Script: Arabic
In the center we see a view that features the Holy Mosque of Mecca, commonly known as al-Masjid al-Ḥarām. The mosque surrounds the Ka'aba in the city of Mecca, in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia.
To the right we see the emblem of the kingdom.
Lettering:
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
500
2016
500
Five Hundred Riyals
The portrait of King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.
Electrotype '500'.
© https://banknotedb.com
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Signatures:
2016: Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey; Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al-Assaf.
2017: Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey; Mohammed Al-Jadaan
Link to the security features: http://www.sama.gov.sa/en-US/Currency/PublishingImages/SixthIssueSecurityFeatures/info%20500.jpg
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1437 (2016) |
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$ 320 | P# 42a Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). |
35% | |||||||||||
| 1438 (2017) |
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$ 99 | $ 160 | P# 42b Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). |
63% | ||||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.
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A member of this site wants to exchange it: Juan Román
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 59 Lot 540
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23 Apr 2022 | 1437 (2016) – P# 42a | UNC |
USD 161.51
(EUR 140.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 179 Lot 586
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27 Dec 2025 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 194.97
(EUR 169.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 163 Lot 989
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15 Jul 2025 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 126.90
(EUR 110.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 149 Lot 4263
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8 Feb 2025 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 161.51
(EUR 140.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 137 Lot 1733
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11 Sep 2024 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 192.66
(EUR 167.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 121 Lot 850
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18 Apr 2024 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 151.13
(EUR 131.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 104 Lot 1263
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19 Dec 2023 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | UNC |
USD 153.44
(EUR 133.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 113 Lot 2646
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17 Feb 2024 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | VF |
USD 81.91
(EUR 71.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 102 Lot 1553
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28 Nov 2023 | 1438 (2017) – P# 42b | VF |
USD 116.52
(EUR 101.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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