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Acceptance and Exchange of Banknotes and Coins

No: 34736/BCI/15864 Date(g): 11/6/2011 | Date(h): 10/7/1432

Effective from 2011-06-11 - Jun 11 2011
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Referring to the circulars issued by the central bank regarding the acceptance and exchange of banknotes and coins (specifically the one riyal and five riyals denominations), including:

 

 Circular Number   Date
1)1419/ M A /40   04/02/1407 AH
2)406/ M A /290   21/07/1412 AH
3)1941/ M A T /95   05/02/1418 AH

 

 

In light of the observation that some banks have not adhered to the contents of these circulars and have hesitated to accept and exchange small denominations of banknotes and coins, the central bank would like to emphasize the importance of full compliance with the aforementioned circulars.

In light of the observation that some banks have not adhered to the contents of these circulars and have hesitated to accept and exchange small denominations of banknotes and coins, the central bank would like to emphasize the importance of full compliance with the aforementioned circulars.