KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 rials 1979 — Iran ( Pick: 115 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
1000 rials Iran 1979 — Front side
Back side
1000 rials Iran 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 rials issued in Iran in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 115. The front side features a Persian carpet design with a Type VIII portrait of Shah Pahlavi at the right. The watermark area on the left is without overprint and is complemented by a brown, green, red, yellow, and multicolor underprint. The back side depicts the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, with a Type 1 overprint that includes an arabesque design over the Shah's portrait at the right.

This note measures 160 x 77 mm. It was signed by Hassan Ali Mehran (President), Hushang Ansari (Minister of Economic Affairs), Yussef Khosh Kish (President), and Mohammad Yeganeh (Minister of Economic Affairs). It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.

The banknote was part of a transitional period in Iran’s currency, reflecting significant cultural elements.

Specifications

Signed by
Hassan Ali Mehran (President), Hushang Ansari (Minister of Economic Affairs), Yussef Khosh Kish (President), Mohammad Yeganeh (Minister of Economic Affairs)
Date of issue
1979
Printing office
De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Colour
Brown on green, red, yellow and multicolor underprint
Dimensions
160 x 77 mm
Pick catalog
115

About this banknote

The banknote was issued by Hassan Ali Mehran, Hushang Ansari, Yussef Khosh Kish, and Mohammad Yeganeh in 1979. It is part of the currency of Iran and carries a full denomination of 1000 rials.

The front side features a Persian carpet design with a Type VIII portrait of Shah Pahlavi on the right and a watermark area on the left without overprint. The back side depicts the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz with an Arabesque design overprint on the right. The note measures 160 x 77 mm and was printed by De La Rue, London.

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