The Qatari Riyal (QAR)

The Qatari Riyal is issued and managed by the Qatar Central Bank. This bank is responsible for printing money, setting rules for how money is used, and making sure the currency stays strong and stable.

The riyal was first introduced in 1966, when Qatar and Dubai shared the same currency called the Qatar and Dubai Riyal. After Dubai joined the United Arab Emirates, Qatar started using its own riyal in 1973. As of 2025, the Qatari Riyal has been in use for over 50 years.

The riyal is special because it is tied to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 1 USD = 3.64 QAR. This fixed exchange rate helps keep the economy steady. The designs on the banknotes include famous places in Qatar like the Museum of Islamic Art and Al Zubara Fort. The country also released a rare 22 riyal note to celebrate the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The currency uses the symbol QAR in international finance, and in Arabic, it is written as 'ر.ق'. Another common sign used is '﷼', which is the riyal symbol. These symbols help people easily recognize the Qatari currency both locally and around the world.