Rule · SAMA · 26 Apr 2021
Banks, financial institutions, and cash centers in the Kingdom must use Sixth Edition strap forms approved per specified designs and color ratios for deliveries to Saudi Central Bank branches. Forms must display the bank's name and logo, employee names and signatures, note count and denomination with large font, and the currency issuance year. Compliance is required within three months, replacing the Third Edition.
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Saudi Central Bank
Reference No.: 42065141
Date: 14/09/1442 AH
Attachments: 5 Rolls
Circular
Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you,
Subject: Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks.
Reference is made to the Third Edition of the Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks, communicated via Circular No. 42018358 dated 22/03/1442 AH. Reference is also made to the release of the 200 Riyal denomination for circulation on 13/09/1442 AH. To ensure consistency in the colors of banknote strap forms among banks, financial institutions, and Saudi Central Bank branches relative to current and previous editions, the Fourth Edition of the Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks is enclosed, which includes an additional form for the 200 Riyal strap. This Fourth Edition replaces the aforementioned Third Edition.
For your information and compliance within three months from its date. Yours sincerely,
Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri
Deputy Governor for Supervision
Distribution Scope:
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Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks April 2021 CE
Saudi Central Bank
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General Instructions:
1-1 Printing of Sixth Edition banknote strap forms shall be approved according to the designs and color ratios specified in these Instructions. 1-2 These forms must be used for strapping Sixth Edition denominations when delivered to Saudi Central Bank branches.
Requirements to be Included in the Forms:
a. The bank's name and logo at the top of the form. b. The names and signatures of the first and second employees at the bottom of the form.
c. The number of notes and denomination in the center of the form, with the working denomination font size being larger.
d. The currency issuance year in the corner of the form.
Form Colors:
Each denomination is distinguished by printing it in specific colors as follows:
| Denomination | Digital Color Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGB Model | CMYK Model | ||||||
| Blue | Green | Red | K | Y | M | C | |
| 500 Riyal | 230 | 195 | 157 | 10% | 0% | 15% | 32% |
| 100 Riyal | 77 | 77 | 253 | 1% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
| 50 Riyal | 80 | 208 | 146 | 18% | 62% | 0% | 30% |
| 10 Riyal | 131 | 177 | 244 | 4% | 46% | 27% | 0% |
| 5 Riyal | 255 | 204 | 255 | 0% | 0% | 20% | 0% |
| 5 Riyal - Polymer | 169 | 93 | 211 | 17% | 20% | 56% | 0% |
| 20 Riyal | 202 | 108 | 133 | 21% | 0% | 47% | 34% |
| 200 Riyal | 166 | 166 | 166 | 35% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks Version No.: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 CE
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Attachments
Banknote Card Template <--- Digital Color Value
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 500 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 230 - Green 195 - Red 157 CMYK Color Model: C-32% M-15% Y-0% K-10%
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 100 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 77 - Green 77 - Red 253 CMYK Color Model: C-0% M-70% Y-70% K-1%
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 50 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 80 - Green 208 - Red 146 CMYK Color Model: C-30% M-0% Y-62% K-18%
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks Version No.: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 CE
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Attachments
Banknote Card Template <--- Digital Color Value
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 10 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 131 - Green 177 - Red 244 CMYK Color Model: C-0% M-27% Y-46% K-4%
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 5 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 255 - Green 204 - Red 255 CMYK Color Model: C-0% M-20% Y-0% K-0%
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 5/P Riyal (Polymer) Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 169 - Green 93 - Red 211 CMYK Color Model: C-0% M-56% Y-20% K-17%
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks Version No.: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 CE
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Attachments
Banknote Card Template <--- Digital Color Value
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 20 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 202 - Green 108 - Red 133 CMYK Color Model: C-34% M-47% Y-0% K-21%
Sixth Edition
Bank Name and Logo
1000 Notes of 200 Riyal Denomination Name and Signature of First Employee Name and Signature of Second Employee RGB Color Model: Blue 166 - Green 166 - Red 166 CMYK Color Model: C-0% M-0% Y-0% K-35%
Instructions on Forms for Straps of Sixth Edition Banknote Stacks Version No.: 4.0 Issue Date: April 2021 CE
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