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May God's blessings be upon your time, visitors and members of the Haraj website.
I present to you today a distinguished and rare piece from the scent of Saudi history, and an important station in the evolution of currency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at lovers of rarities, museums, and collectors of heritage currencies.
📌 Piece Details:
• Type: Hajj receipt (Hajj bond) issued by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.
• Denomination: One Riyal.
• Year of Issue: 1375H.
• Serial Number: 007171 / 57.
• Condition: Very clean and excellent (as shown in the attached pictures, the edges are intact, the paper is cohesive and free of cracks).
📜 Historical Value Overview (Why is this piece special?):
"Hajj receipts" or "Hajj bonds" are considered the first nucleus and origin of Saudi paper currency. In the early fifties, pilgrims suffered from the weight of carrying metal coins (silver riyals) during their movements in the holy sites.
To facilitate the journey for the guests of God, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency issued these paper receipts as a practical, lightweight, and value-guaranteed alternative to facilitate trade exchange.
What distinguishes this issue (as shown in the pictures) is the printing of instructions and the denomination value in several foreign languages (English, Urdu, Persian, Turkish/Malay) alongside Arabic, to serve pilgrims coming from all over the world. This piece is not just a banknote, but a historical document that embodies the Kingdom's care for the guests of God and the development of its financial and economic system.
💸 Price and Inquiry:
• The sale is to the highest bidder. I kindly ask brothers to give the piece its due value, as the value of such rarities increases over time.
• Bidding starts from: (500 Riyals).
• Please bid publicly with your mobile number for credibility, or contact via private messages.
📦 Delivery:
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