Quick answer: At Gulfsafes, the best money counter for sorted Saudi riyal bundles is the Fin-890 at SAR 920 incl. VAT. For mixed riyal tills, the CX-7500 value counter at SAR 4,600 gives the total in riyals. For riyals plus foreign currency, the Fin-7900 at SAR 6,555 or Kisan K2 at SAR 6,670. For bank-grade riyal sorting, the Kisan Newton 3F at SAR 9,200. Whatever you buy, it must read the polymer 5-riyal and the 200-riyal note.
What a riyal counter must read in 2026
- The sixth issue, put into circulation by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) in December 2016. See SAMA's sixth issue page.
- The polymer 5-riyal note, introduced in October 2020 alongside the cotton 5-riyal. It has a transparent window and different security features, so the machine must recognise both versions.
- The 200-riyal note, issued in January 2021. Value counters made before it may not include it.
- Coins: 1 and 2 riyal coins and halalas need a separate coin counter.
Every Gulfsafes counter below ships configured for the Saudi riyal; ask us to confirm the currency file version if you are buying for a bank or exchange house.
Best riyal money counters and prices (2026)
| Need | Best pick | Counting | Detection | Price incl. VAT | Before VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorted riyal bundles, small shop | Fin-890 | Sheet count | UV, MG | SAR 920 | SAR 800 |
| Sorted riyals, heavy daily volume | Fin-3100 | Sheet count, up to 1,500 notes/min | UV, MG, MT | SAR 3,335 | SAR 2,900 |
| Mixed riyal tills | CX-7500 | Value count: SAR, USD, EUR | CIS, UV, MG, MT, IR | SAR 4,600 | SAR 4,000 |
| Riyals plus 10 currencies | Fin-7900 | Value count, serial reading | Dual CIS, UV, MG, IR | SAR 6,555 | SAR 5,700 |
| Nonstop counting with reject pocket | Kisan K2 | Value count, 1+1 pockets | CIS, UV, MG, IR, US | SAR 6,670 | SAR 5,800 |
| Riyals plus up to 20 currencies | Kisan Newton-A | Value count, 1+1 pockets | UV, MG, MT, IR | SAR 7,475 | SAR 6,500 |
| Bank-grade riyal sorting | Kisan Newton 3F | Value, fitness (ATM/Fit), serial reading | Dual CIS, UV, MG, IR, US | SAR 9,200 | SAR 8,000 |
| Riyal and halala coins | Fin-CC93 | Up to 600 coins/min | Rejects foreign and fake coins | SAR 7,475 | SAR 6,500 |
Prices as of 20 October 2026. The product page always shows the current price.
Sheet counter or value counter for riyals?
A sheet counter (Fin-890, Fin-3100) counts how many notes are in a bundle you have already sorted. A value counter (CX-7500 and up) reads each riyal denomination and shows the total with a breakdown, so you can count a mixed till in one pass. If you count mixed cash every day, the extra SAR 3,680 from the Fin-890 to the CX-7500 pays for itself in time saved.
How the machine spots a fake riyal
SAMA publishes the security features of the sixth issue, including the polymer 5-riyal and 200-riyal notes. Counters check machine-readable versions of them: UV (ultraviolet reaction), MG (magnetic ink), MT (metal thread), IR (infrared ink) and CIS (full image of the note). The SAR 920 Fin-890 checks UV and MG; the CX-7500 and above add image sensors and infrared. Always check any note the machine rejects by hand. If your machine rejects genuine notes, read why a money counter rejects notes.
Payment, delivery and warranty
- All prices include 15% VAT, with a VAT invoice in your business name.
- Free door-to-door delivery across Saudi Arabia on orders over SAR 1,000.
- Pay with mada, Apple Pay, Visa or Mastercard, or in instalments with Tamara (subject to Tamara approval).
- Kisan models carry a 2-year warranty, with support in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Makkah and Madinah.
Comparing all counters? See our money counting machine price guide and Dual CIS guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best money counting machine for Saudi riyals?
For sorted riyal bundles, the Fin-890 (SAR 920 incl. VAT). For mixed riyal tills, the CX-7500 (SAR 4,600). For riyals plus foreign currency, the Fin-7900 (SAR 6,555). For bank-grade sorting, the Kisan Newton 3F (SAR 9,200).
How much does a Saudi riyal money counter cost?
At Gulfsafes, riyal sheet counters cost SAR 920 to 3,335, value counters SAR 4,600 to 7,475, and the Newton 3F fitness counter SAR 9,200, all including VAT.
Do money counters read the polymer 5-riyal note?
Only if it is in the machine's currency file. SAMA introduced it in October 2020 alongside the cotton 5-riyal, so confirm the model recognises both.
Do money counters read the 200-riyal note?
Current value counters include it, but machines made before its January 2021 issue may not. Ask for the currency file version or an update.
Can a money counter detect fake riyals?
Yes. Even the SAR 920 Fin-890 checks UV and magnetic features and stops at a suspect note; the CX-7500 and above add infrared and image checks.
Can one machine count riyals and dollars together?
Yes. The CX-7500 (SAR 4,600) counts mixed riyals, dollars and euros; the Fin-7900 and Kisan K2 handle 10 currencies; the Kisan Newton-A handles up to 20.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Tamara instalments are available at checkout, subject to Tamara approval, alongside mada, Apple Pay, Visa and Mastercard.
Order online or ask us
Add a counter to the cart, or call or WhatsApp +966 55 162 8281 (Sunday to Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm), or email info@gulfsafes.com.