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

Country-Specific

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

Pronunciation

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

Old Spanish rials are of interest to collectors; their value goes beyond just money.

Spanish rials can teach us about Spain's and Latin America's colonial history.

Mentioning a rial may conjure images of piracy and adventure in literature and film.