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Iran Banknote 500 Rials 1971 DIM 200 AED

Name: Iran Banknote 500 Rials 1971 DIM 200 AED
Price: 200 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 200

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 17th March 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information

Country: Iran

Issuer: Bank Markazi Iran (Central Bank of Iran)

Denomination: 500 Rials

Year: 1971

Pick Number: P#93b (as shown on holder)

🎨 Design Details

Front (Obverse):

Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (last Shah of Iran) in the center

Persian (Farsi) text including denomination

Intricate floral and geometric patterns

Serial numbers printed in red (visible in your note)

Back (Reverse):

Typically features architectural or cultural imagery (varies slightly by issue)

Decorative traditional Persian motifs

🔍 Condition (Your Note)

Graded by DIM Currency

Grade: Very Fine (VF 25)

Visible:

Moderate circulation wear

Fold lines (center fold clearly visible)

Slight edge wear and aging

💰 Estimated Value (2025 market)

VF (Very Fine): approx. $15 – $35 USD

Higher grades (UNC) can reach $80+ USD

👉 Your graded VF 25 example is likely around:
$20 – $30 USD depending on buyer demand

⭐ Collector Notes

Popular among collectors of:

Middle Eastern currency

Pre-1979 Iranian monarchy notes

Features the last Shah, making it historically significant

Not rare, but desirable in high grade