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 institutiona...