Definition

Noun 1. A unit of currency in Oman: A baisa is a monetary unit of Oman. It is a subunit of the Omani rial, with 1,000 baisa making one rial.

Usage Notes

• "Baisa" is a singular noun. Its standard plural form is baisa (e.g., ), though "baizas" is also sometimes used.
• It is used specifically in the context of Omani currency and finance.
• When writing amounts, it is often abbreviated as Bz.

Examples

• The price of the small souvenir was only 100 baisa.
• Do you have any baisa coins for the parking meter?
• The Omani rial is divided into one thousand baisa.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in official financial contexts, such as banking and government pricing.
• It appears on Omani coinage and in price lists within the country.

Variants and Related Words

• Baiza: An alternative spelling for the same monetary unit.
• Rial Omani (OMR): The main unit of currency in Oman, of which the baisa is a fraction (1 OMR = 1,000 baisa).

Synonyms

• Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
• Fils: A similar subunit of currency used in other Arab countries like Bahrain, Iraq, and the UAE, though not directly exchangeable.

Noun

1. 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman