ٱلْجُمْهُورِيَّةُ ٱلْيَمَنِيَّةُ
Republic of Yemen
البنك المركزي اليمني
Central Bank of Yemen, Est.1971
Currency - Riyal (YER)
Prior to 22.05.1990, Yemen was divided into two countries, North Yemen (capital - Sanna) and South Yemen (capital - Aden). These two countries then united as one and formed the Republic of Yemen.
Yemen is one of the least developed and also the poorest countries in the world. In 2014, civil war broke out with multiple entities or groups controlling the country. The civil war is still ongoing but with ceasefire declared on 02.04.2022. Negotiations to end the war started in April 2023 and it is still ongoing.
Here I have posted 5 notes of 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 rials. These notes are printed with the year dates of 2016, 2017 and 2018. Whilst this is a full set, the signatures are not. The interesting story for this series is the 5000 rials. These 5000 rials notes were reportedly printed in 2016 or 2017 and were ordered by the Central Bank of Yemen in the Northern capital of Sana'a,
under control by the Houthi rebels backed by Iran and Russia. Then around 2017, a truck load of such notes were seized by tribesmen. Since then, none of these notes surfaced until early 2024 when they appeared in the numismatic market. If I have to judge on the
authenticity of this note, I would say that this is a counterfeit print
as it lacks those normal or usual security features.
One Hundred Rials
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| Socotra dragon blood trees |
Front - The main feature is that the Socotra dragon blood trees is native trees of Socotra. This tree is also the national tree of Yemen. Qamariya stained glass window and an outline of a mosque.
Governor - Mohammed Zammam
Watermarks - Coat of Arms and electrotype ١٠٠
Dimensions - 151mm x 69.5mm
Back - Terraced agricultural farming fields and Queen Arwa Mosque Mihrab decorated niche.
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| Terraced agricultural farming fields |
Two Hundred Rials
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| Historic town of Zabid |
Front - Historic town of Zabid and is one of the oldest towns in Yemen. This town has been listed as a UNESCO World heritage Site since 1993. An outline of a mosque.
Governor - Mohamed Awad bin Human
Watermarks - Coat of Arms and electrotype ۲۰۰
Dimensions - 151mm x 70mm
Back - Landscape of Hauf National Park in Al-Mahrah Governorate. Mosque Mihrab decorated niche.
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| Landscape of Hauf National Park |
Five Hundred Rials
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| Al-Muhdhar mosque |
Front - Al-Muhdhar mosque in Tarim, built in 1914. An outline of a mosque.
Governor - Mohammed Zammam
Watermarks - Coat of Arms and electrotype ۵٠٠
Dimensions - 156mm x 70mm
Back - Palace of the Rock or Dar al-Hajar. It is also known as Stone House. This is a former palace located in Wadi Dhar and was built in 1920. It was used as a Summer retreat of the ruler of Yemen from 1904 to 1948. It is now used as a museum.
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| Palace of the Rock or Dar al-Hajar |
One Thousand Rials
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| Seiyub Palace |
Front - Seiyub Palace in Seiyun. This was once the royal residence of the Sultan Kathiri and is now used as a museum.
Governor - Mohammed Zammam
Watermarks - Coat of Arms and electrotype ١٠٠٠
Dimensions - 156mm x 70mm
Back - View of Sana city with the Bab Al-Yaman gate. Sana is the largest city and is also the capital city of Yemen.
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| Sana city with the Bab Al-Yaman gate |
Five Thousand Rials
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| Al-Muhdhar mosque in Tarim |
Front - Al-Muhdhar mosque in Tarim. This is a historical mosque and was built in 1914. Tarim is situated in the center right of Yemen.
Signature - Unknown
Dimensions - 159.5mm x 85mm
Back - Throne of the Queen of Bilqis (Queen of Saba) in Ma'rib. This is a temple which is dated back to the 10th century. This temple is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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| Throne of the Queen of Bilqis (Queen of Saba) in Ma'rib |
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