Saudi Arabia circulated plastic banknotes from Monday.
According to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, the launch of a five-riyal note of the Saudi currency made of polymer.
With circulation of this plastic bank currency notes, Saudi Arabia has become the first among the Arab countries.
The design and colours of the five-riyal polymer note was similar to that of the same paper note, made of cotton, currently in circulation, taking into account the different manufacturing techniques and technical specifications, and the security marks for this category.
The notes has been printed according to the latest standards in the field of polymer currency printing, and characterized by “high-quality security marks”.
