Description
Iran – 5,000 Rials (1974)
Banknote Details
Country: Iran
Issuer: Bank Markazi Iran (Central Bank of Iran)
Denomination: 5,000 Rials
Year of Issue: 1974
Pick Number: P-106b
Grading (shown): Very Fine (VF 30) – graded by DIM Currency
Serial Number: Red serials (as visible)
Design
Obverse: Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, wearing a formal military uniform. Ornate Persian floral and geometric patterns surround the portrait. Denomination “5000” appears in Persian numerals in the corners.
Reverse: Traditional Persian ornamental motifs with an empty central medallion area; denomination and inscriptions in Persian.
Language & Script
Language: Persian (Farsi)
Script: Arabic-based Persian script
Historical Notes
Issued during the late Pahlavi era, this high-denomination note reflects Iran’s economic conditions prior to the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Notes of this series are popular with collectors for their elegant design and historical significance.
Collectibility
Interest: Moderate to high among Middle Eastern and world banknote collectors
Value Factors: Condition, sharpness of portrait, color strength, and originality (no repairs or heavy stains)