Rial currencies around the world

The Rial/Riyal name is based on the Latin term ‘regalis’ which literally means royal.  It shares a similar etymology to the ‘Real’ currency which can be found in Brazil and previously in Spain and Portugal which used the currencies called Real for many hundreds of years. Several Rial currencies use a Dinar or Dirham as […]

An in-depth look at the Qatar Rial (QAR)

With the World Cup taking place in Qatar between November and December 2022, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a deeper dive into the currency of the host nation. Below we’ll look at the history, the production and the economy that sits behind the Qatari Riyal. The Gulf Rupee was printed and managed by the […]

Currency Unions outside of Europe

When you hear the term ‘Currency Union’ you probably think: Euro. Most people would. It’s by far the most high profile and successful monetary union. However what surprises many people is the fact that: a) it’s not the only one currently in existence and; b) it’s not the first one either. In fact there are […]