Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪəl ɒmˈɑːnɪ] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the currency used in Oman is "rial omani." It is spelled as /riˈɑːl əʊˈmɑːni/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word "rial" is pronounced as "ree-ahl" with stress on the second syllable, and "omani" is pronounced as "oh-mah-nee" with stress on the first syllable. It is important to spell this word correctly as it distinguishes the Omani currency from other currencies with similar names or spellings.
Rial Omani is the official currency of Oman, a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is represented by the symbol ر.ع., and its currency code is OMR. The rial omani is subdivided into 1000 baisa.
Introduced in 1973, the rial omani replaced the previous currency called the Gulf rupee. It is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Oman, which operates under the approval of the Sultanate of Oman. The rial omani banknotes are available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 rials, while coins are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 baisa.
The rial omani maintains a fixed exchange rate against the United States dollar, with 1 rial equal to approximately $2.60. This rate has remained stable for many years, contributing to the currency's reliability and international acceptance.
Being the legal tender of Oman, the rial omani is widely used across the country for various monetary transactions, including buying goods and services, paying bills, and conducting business. It plays a crucial role in the country's economy, and its value is determined by factors such as inflation, interest rates, and the overall economic performance of Oman.
The word "rial" comes from the Spanish "real", meaning "royal". The Spanish real was originally a unit of currency equivalent to the value of one Spanish silver coin, and it was widely used across Spain and its colonies. The term "rial" was adopted by several countries in the Middle East, including Oman, to refer to their currency.
The word "Omani" refers to Oman, a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The currency of Oman was initially known as the Gulf rupee, but it was replaced by the Omani rial in 1970 when Sultan Qaboos bin Said came to power.
So, the phrase "rial Omani" essentially means the "Omani royal currency" in reference to the official currency of Oman.
