SAUDI ARABIA 500 Riyals 1961 — Pick 26
Kaaba (Mecca), King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
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Kaaba (Mecca), King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
al-Masjid al-Haram (Holy mosque), Mecca
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26a: incorrect Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (with diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26b: corrected Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (without diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26c: corrected Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (without diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - without abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26d: signatures:
About the SAUDI ARABIA 500 Riyals 1961 banknote
The SAUDI ARABIA 500 Riyals 1961 banknote, catalogued as Pick 26 is documented here for collectors who need a clear identification record, design summary and condition-based market context.
Identification should be based on the denomination, date, catalogue reference and visible design details. Signatures, prefixes, watermarks and minor printing changes can distinguish related varieties.
Identification and catalogue details
- Country
- SAUDI ARABIA
- Denomination
- 500 Riyals
- Issue year
- 1961
- Catalogue reference
- Pick 26
- Issue type
- Regular world banknote
- Content quality
- 76/100
Design and issue context
Front: Kaaba (Mecca), King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud
Back: al-Masjid al-Haram (Holy mosque), Mecca
Collector value and condition
No reliable single market figure is currently recorded. Value depends on the exact variety, grade, availability, seller location and collector demand.
Folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimming and repairs can reduce value. Conversely, scarce varieties, replacement notes, unusual serial numbers and recognised certification may command a premium.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAUDI ARABIA 500 Riyals 1961 banknote?
It is a 500 Riyals banknote from SAUDI ARABIA, dated 1961 and catalogued as Pick 26.
Is this banknote rare?
Rarity depends on the exact variety, surviving supply, signatures, prefixes, condition and collector demand. The denomination alone is not enough to establish rarity.
How can collectors identify the correct variety?
Compare the date, catalogue number, printed designs on both sides, signatures, prefixes, watermark and security features. Small changes can indicate a separate variety.
How should its condition be checked?
Inspect both sides under good light for folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimmed edges and repairs. An uncirculated note should retain original paper quality and show no circulation wear.
Additional catalogue notes
26a: incorrect Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (with diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26b: corrected Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (without diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - with abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26c: corrected Arabic spelling of "Five Hundred Riyals" at lower center on front (without diacritical mark in word "khamsa") signatures - without abbreviation for "acting" right below left signature / 26d: signatures:
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