South Arabia Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in South Arabia is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From the first banknotes issued during the British colonial period to the modern issues of today's countries, the notafilia of this area has undergone a significant evolution.
Old South Arabian banknotes
During the British protectorate, the official currency was the South Arabian Dinar, issued by the South Arabian Currency Authority. These banknotes, introduced in 1965, featured designs that reflected local culture and history, including architectural motifs and landscapes characteristic of the region. With independence and the formation of South Yemen in 1967, the Yemeni dinar was introduced and circulated until the country's unification in 1990.
Current banknotes in circulation
Today, the official currency of Yemen is the Yemeni rial. Current banknotes, issued by the Central Bank of Yemen, feature designs that honor the country's rich history and culture. Denominations range from 50 to 1000 rials, and each banknote depicts important historical monuments and national symbols. Despite economic and political challenges, the Central Bank has managed to maintain the integrity of the currency, periodically introducing new security measures to prevent counterfeiting.
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📢 South Arabia is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Yemen.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable South Arabia banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
250 Fils
500 Fils
1 Dinar
5 Dinars
10 Dinars
