Description
General Information
Country: Iran
Denomination: 1000 Rials
Year: 1971
Issuer: Bank Markazi Iran (Central Bank of Iran)
Catalog Number: Pick #94c
Grading (as shown): Very Fine (VF 25)
🎨 Obverse (Front)
Features a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (the last Shah of Iran).
The portrait is centered inside an ornate decorative frame with intricate Persian patterns.
Persian script dominates the design, including:
“Bank Markazi Iran”
Denomination written in Persian
Serial numbers appear on both sides in black ink.
Dominant colors: reddish-brown and pink tones with fine geometric detailing.
🖼️ Design Elements
Highly detailed Persian ornamental borders.
Security patterns typical of the era (fine line engraving).
Symmetrical layout with denomination “1000” in corners.
📊 Condition (Your Note)
Graded Very Fine (VF 25):
Moderate circulation wear
Visible folds and slight creases
Paper still intact with no major tears
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
VF condition: $10 – $30 USD
Higher grades (UNC): can reach $80+ USD
(Value depends on demand, serial number, and exact condition.)
📚 Historical Context
Issued during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah before the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Represents the pre-revolution monetary system of Iran.
Notes from this period are popular among collectors due to their historical significance.