Zanzibari ryal

The ryal ( _ar. ريال) was the currency of Zanzibar between 1882 and 1908. It was subdivided into 136 "pysa" and circulated alongside the Indian rupee and Maria Theresa thaler. The ryal was replaced by the rupee at 2⅛ rupees = 1 ryal.

Coins

In 1882 (A.H. 1299), coins were introduced in denominations of 1 pysa, ¼, ½, 1, 2½ and 5 ryals. The pysa was struck in copper, with the ¼, ½ and 1 ryal in silver and the 2½ and 5 ryals struck in gold. Further 1 pysa coins were struck in 1887 (A.H. 1304) but no more silver or gold pieces were ever struck.

References

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External links

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* [http://www.zanzinet.org/zanzibar/history/historia.html History of Zanzibar]