2021-04-25
The Saudi Central Bank issued the fourth edition of instructions for banknote strap forms to standardize color coding for the sixth currency edition, specifically adding the 200 Riyal denomination. This directive mandates that all banks and cash centers in the Kingdom adopt these new specifications within three months to ensure consistency with current and previous issues. The document provides precise RGB and CMYK color values for each denomination to facilitate accurate printing and identification.
Saudi Central Bank Saudi Central Bank
Ref: 42065141 Date: 14/09/1442 Attachments: 5 rolls
Circular
Dear Sirs, Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you,
Subject: Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition.
I refer to the third edition of the Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition, communicated under Circular No. 42018358 dated 22/03/1442 AH. I also refer to the release of the 200 Riyal denomination for circulation on 13/09/1442 AH, and to ensure no discrepancy in the colors of banknote strap forms between banks, commercial banks, and branches of the Saudi Central Bank with current and previous issues.
Attached is the fourth edition of the Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition, which includes the form for the 200 Riyal denomination, replacing the third edition mentioned above.
For your information and action within three months from the date of this circular.
Accept my regards,
Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri Deputy Governor for Supervision
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Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition
April 2021
Saudi Central Bank Saudi Central Bank
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General Instructions: 1-1 Approval of printing strap forms for the sixth edition according to the designs and color ratios specified in these instructions. 1-2 These forms must be used for strapping sixth edition banknotes when delivered to Saudi Central Bank branches.
Requirements to be included in the forms: a. Bank name and logo at the top of the form. b. Name and signature of the first and second employee at the bottom of the form. c. Number of notes and denomination in the center of the form, with the denomination font size being larger. d. Currency issue date in the corner of the form.
Form Colors: Each denomination is distinguished by printing it in specific colors as follows:
| Denomination | Digital Color Degree |
|---|---|
| Color Model (RGB) | |
| Blue | |
| 500 Riyal | 230 |
| 100 Riyal | 77 |
| 50 Riyal | 80 |
| 10 Riyal | 131 |
| 5 Riyal | 255 |
| 5 Riyal - Polymer | 169 |
| 20 Riyal | 202 |
| 200 Riyal | 166 |
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition Issue Number: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 Page Number: 2-5
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Attachments
Banknote Card Sample <--- Digital Color Degree
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 500 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 230 - Green 195 - Red 157 Color Model CMYK: C-32% M-15% Y-0% K-10%
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 100 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 77 - Green 77 - Red 253 Color Model CMYK: C-0% M-70% Y-70% K-1%
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 50 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 80 - Green 208 - Red 146 Color Model CMYK: C-30% M-0% Y-62% K-18%
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition Issue Number: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 Page Number: 3-5
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Banknote Card Sample <--- Digital Color Degree
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 10 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 131 - Green 177 - Red 244 Color Model CMYK: C-0% M-27% Y-46% K-4%
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 5 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 255 - Green 204 - Red 255 Color Model CMYK: C-0% M-20% Y-0% K-0%
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 5/P Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 169 - Green 93 - Red 211 Color Model CMYK: C-0% M-56% Y-20% K-17%
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Banknote Card Sample <--- Digital Color Degree
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 20 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 202 - Green 108 - Red 133 Color Model CMYK: C-34% M-47% Y-0% K-21%
Sixth Edition Bank Name and Logo 1000 notes of 200 Riyal denomination Name and signature of the first employee Name and signature of the second employee Color Model RGB: Blue 166 - Green 166 - Red 166 Color Model CMYK: C-0% M-0% Y-0% K-35%
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