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Saudi Riyal
Saudi Arabia officially uses the riyal as the local currency. The riyal is divided into 100 halala.
Currency regime
The Saudi Arabian riyal is fixed at a rate of 3.75 against the US currency.
Commercial rates
On February 16th 2006, Saudi riyal was trading at around 3.75 against the US dollar, 4.45 against the Euro and 6.50 against Sterling
Tourist rates
On February 16th 2006, the Saudi riyal was valued at around 6.18 against Sterling. For 1 UK pound you will, therefore, receive around 6.18 Saudi riyals.
Travellers cheques are preferred in US dollars or UK Sterling.
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