الوصف
Country: Iraq
Issuer: Central Bank of Iraq
Denomination: 25 Iraqi Dinars
Year: 1986 (1406 AH in Islamic calendar)
Catalog Number: Pick #73a
Physical Characteristics
Currency Type: Paper banknote
Primary Colors: Green, brown, and multicolor security patterns
Condition (Graded): About Uncirculated (AU) 55
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Front (Obverse)
Portrait of Saddam Hussein, President of Iraq at the time.
Image of Arab horsemen / cavalry scene representing historical Arab warriors.
Arabic text indicating the issuing authority and denomination.
Ornamental Islamic geometric designs.
Back (Reverse)
(Not visible in this image but typical for this note)
Features Iraqi cultural or architectural imagery and decorative patterns.
Arabic and English inscriptions.
Security Features
Watermark in the paper
Intricate guilloche patterns
Fine micro-printing and multicolor inks
Serial numbers printed in black
Historical Context
This banknote was issued during the period when Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq (1979–2003). Notes from the 1980s commonly featured his portrait and were widely circulated before later currency reforms after 2003.
Collector Notes
Graded AU-55 means the note is in very high condition with only slight handling.
Iraqi notes with Saddam Hussein portraits are popular among world banknote collectors.
Graded examples usually carry higher collector value than raw notes.