CBO Warns Companies against Using Oman's Currency Images in ADs

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a warning to companies against using images of the national currency (Omani rial) for advertising and promotional purposes without prior approval.

In an alert issued on Sunday, the CBO said it had observed that some companies were using images of the Omani currency in marketing materials for advertising and promotional purposes without obtaining the central bank’s authorisation.

The CBO stressed that, in accordance with Article (43) of the Banking Law issued under Royal Decree No 2/2025, the use of the Sultanate of Oman’s currency for any purpose other than as a final settlement legal tender constitutes an infringement of the rights of the Central Bank of Oman.

Accordingly, the CBO directed companies to refrain from using images of the national currency as advertising material.