50 Riyals

Saudi Arabia · Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)

The Saudi Arabia 50 Riyals 2024 note represents the Sixth Issue series, reflecting the institutional restructuring of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency into the Saudi Central Bank through the Saudi Central Bank Law enacted in November 2020. The obverse features King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Al Sakhra Dome mosque (Dome of the Rock) in Jerusalem, symbolizing Islamic heritage and Saudi Arabia's spiritual significance. The reverse displays the Al Aqsa mosque in Al Quds (Jerusalem) and the national coat of arms featuring two crossed swords with a palm tree, representing Saudi sovereignty and Islamic values.

The note was printed by De La Rue and measures 155 mm x 70 mm. The design reflects the Saudi Central Bank's updated branding while maintaining continuity with previous artistic traditions. The 2024 denomination features signatures of Alsayari and Al-Jadaan, representing the current monetary authority leadership. The bank name change from Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to Saudi Central Bank continues to use the acronym SAMA due to its historic significance and international recognition.

This denomination maintains the advanced security standards characteristic of modern Saudi riyal banknotes, ensuring confidence in the currency and protecting against counterfeiting. The note is part of a comprehensive currency modernization initiative by the Saudi Central Bank to strengthen the kingdom's monetary integrity.

Highlights

ReasonUpdated bank name from Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to Saudi Central Bank; new signatures (Alsayari/Al-Jadaan) and 2024 date for continued currency circulation.

DesignObverse: King Salman and Al Sakhra Dome mosque. Reverse: Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and national coat of arms with crossed swords and palm tree.

Security featuresMotion windowed security thread with denomination and coat of arms, solid security thread with demetallized SAMA 50, holographic stripe, watermark security features.

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