Description
General Information
Country: Iran
Denomination: 1000 Rials
Year: 1974
Issuer: Bank Markazi Iran (Central Bank of Iran)
Catalog Number: Pick #106b
👤 Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (last Shah of Iran)
Intricate Persian ornamental patterns
Denomination written in Persian: “Panj Hezar Rial” (Five Hundred? Actually 1000 Rials — Persian script style)
Red serial numbers printed in multiple locations
Signatures of bank officials
Back (Reverse):
(Not shown here) typically features architectural or cultural imagery from Iran during the Pahlavi era
🎨 Colors & Features
Dominant colors: purple, pink, green, and beige
Fine geometric and floral designs typical of Persian banknotes
Watermark area (blank oval on left side)
Security thread (embedded in paper)
📊 Condition (Grade)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF 30)
What VF 30 means:
Moderate circulation
Several folds and light creases
Paper still intact with decent strength
Design remains clear and attractive
🔢 Serial Number
Serial: 18/752886 (in red)
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
VF condition: ~$10 – $25 USD
Higher grades (UNC): can reach $40–$80+ depending on demand
💡 Notes:
Notes featuring the Shah are collectible due to the pre-1979 revolution era
Value depends heavily on condition and rarity of signature varieties
⭐ Interesting Fact
This banknote comes from the era before the Iranian Revolution, after which all banknotes featuring the Shah were replaced with Islamic Republic designs.