Tawilah al-Ahsa currency, or "al-Tawilah" (Arabic for long), is a local coin minted from copper. It is considered one of the oldest currencies that were circulated. It was used locally during the era of the Second Saudi State. One of these coins, dating back to 1356, was found in al-Hufuf Governorate.
The shape of Tawilah al-Ahsa currency differs from other currencies, as it resembles a hair clip or tweezers. It has three denominations; gold, silver, and bronze.
Before institutional monetary regulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, foreign currencies prevailed in financial transactions, as there were no local mints. Among these currencies were the Indian rupee, the British gold pound, and the Austrian Maria Theresa thaler. The Egyptian piastre and the Majidi riyal were also widely used among traders and those who had transactions within the Gulf and East Asian countries.
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