Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (15 January 1902 – 23 February 1969) King of Saudi Arabia from 9 November 1953 until his abdication on 2 November 1964. During his reign, he was the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 1953 to 1954 and from 1960 to 1962. Before his accession, Saud was the crown prince of the country from May 11, 1933 to November 9, 1953. He was the second son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia. He was the second son of King Abdulaziz of Saud and Wadha bint Muhammad Al Orair. The death of Saud's brother Prince Turki in 1919 prompted Saud to succeed his father; He was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz in 1933. He served as a Saudi commander in Abdulaziz's conquests, which led to the founding of Saudi Arabia in 1932. He was the viceroy of Nejd from 1926 to 1932 and also represented his father in the neighboring countries. He played a role in the financial reforms of Saudi Arabia, preparing the first state budget in 1948 and establishing the Saudi Central Bank in 1952. Saud also oversaw the country's infrastructural development. After his father's death in 1953, Saud ascended the throne and reorganized the government. He established the convention that the King of Saudi Arabia presides over the Council of Ministers. Saudi Arabia has sought to maintain friendly relations with the United States while supporting other Arab countries in their conflicts with Israel. During his rule, Saudi Arabia joined the Non-Aligned Movement in 1961. However, Saudi was unable to offset the Saudi national debt and became embroiled in a power struggle with his half-brother and crown prince, Faishal, which culminated in Saud's forced abdication and Faisal's proclamation as king. Saud went into exile and, with the support of some of his sons, made an unsuccessful attempt to regain the throne. He died in Athens, Greece in 1969. Saúd had 108 children and three wives at the time of his death. One of his many wives was Fawzia bint Nawwaf, granddaughter of Nuri Al Shalaan, Emir of the Ruwullah tribe. Only a few of his children have public roles.

One of the coins made during the reign of King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia is the 4 qirsh denomination. These copper-nickel coins were minted between 1956 and 1958. The diameter of the coin is 30 mm, it weighs 11.8 g, and the rim is serrated. The 4 qirsh coins show decorations and the Saudi coat of arms. During the reign of Saud bin Abdulaziz, between 1953 and 1964, several coins were issued in Saudi Arabia. 2 qirsh: Made of copper-nickel, minted between 1957 and 1960. Diameter 26.9 mm, weight 6 g1.1 qirsh: Also made of copper-nickel, issued between 1957 and 1959. Diameter 22 mm, weight 3.2 g1.¼ riyal (pattern): This was an experimental coin with a denomination of 25 halal.