Rial

usgb/riːˈɔːl/
noun

The basic unit of money in some countries such as Iran and Oman.

I exchanged my dollars for rials before traveling to Iran.
Visual representation of "rial" - The basic unit of money in some countries such as Iran and Oman.

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  • exchange rate for rial
  • rial currency
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Country-Specific

Remember, 'rial' refers to specific Middle Eastern currencies, not all currencies.

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You can't use rials in Europe; they have euros.
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Pronunciation

Pronounce 'rial' as /riˈɑːl/ to sound knowledgeable when discussing this currency.

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How many rials do you have?
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Exchange Important

Familiarize with the exchange rate of the rial when traveling to avoid confusion.

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What's today's exchange rate for the Iranian rial?
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