Qatari dirham
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Definition
Noun The basic unit of money in Qatar, subdivided into 100 dirhams. It is a fractional currency where 100 Qatari dirhams are equivalent to 1 Qatari riyal (QAR).
Usage
The term "Qatari dirham" specifically refers to the subunit of the national currency. It is used in contexts discussing Qatari finance, prices, or monetary values less than one riyal. * Prices in Qatar are often listed in riyals. Small change is given in Qatari dirhams. * The candy bar costs 50 Qatari dirhams.
Advanced Usage
- The Qatari dirham is not an independent, traded currency but a fixed subdivision of the Qatari riyal.
- In formal financial contexts, the subunit may be abbreviated as "Qatari DH" or simply "dirhams" when the context is clearly Qatari, though "QAR" for the riyal is the standard international code.
Variants and Related Words
- Dirham (Qatari): A common shortened form.
- Qatari riyal (QAR): The main unit of currency, equal to 100 dirhams.
- Fils: A historical subunit (1,000 fils = 1 riyal) that is no longer in practical use, having been replaced by the dirham (100 dirhams = 1 riyal).
Synonyms
- Qatari monetary subunit
- Fractional Qatari currency
Related Phrases
- In dirhams: Denoting a price or value expressed in this subunit.
- The total came to seventy-five riyals and forty dirhams.
Noun
- 100 dirhams equal 1 riyal in Qatar