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Oman
Omani Rial (OMR)
Curiosities about the currency
The Omani Rial (whose ISO code is OMR) is the official currency of the Sultanate of Oman since 1972, when it replaced the Gulf rupee. Its issuance is managed by the Central Bank of Oman. One Omani dinar (in Arabic: ريال) is divided into 1000 baisa.
Oman banknotes have denominations of 100 and 200 Baisas and ½, 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Rials. The obverse of all Omani banknotes features the face of Sultan Qābūs ibn Sa‘īd Āl Sa‘īd, who held the position from 1970 until his death in 2020.
The currency of Oman has values of 5, 10, 25, and 50 baisa, and although there are higher value coins, such as the 100 baisa, they are commemorative issues that were released on a limited basis. The last series introduced is of 5, 10, 20, and 50 baisa, in the year 1999.
The OMR is one of the most valuable currencies in the world, behind the Kuwaiti dinar and the Bahraini dinar. Oman has no restrictions on the entry and exit of foreign currency, but amounts equal to or greater than 6000 Omani rials must be declared.
The value of the Omani rial is very high because it is divided into 1000 baisa. Oman's economy is supported by oil prices, as it is a producing country of this natural resource. The 50 Omani rial banknote has high security features due to its value.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
