Description
๐ฆ General Information
Country: Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ
Issuer: Central Bank of Iraq
Denomination: 250 Iraqi Dinars
Year: 1995
Islamic Year: AH 1415
Catalog Reference: Pick #85a.1
๐งพ Special Note (Important)
This note is labeled โMismatch Numberโ
๐ That means the serial numbers on the note do NOT match, which is a printing error.
โ๏ธ This makes the note rare and collectible.
๐ข Serial Numbers
Left side: 0988113
Right side: 0986114
โก๏ธ Because they are different โ this is the error (mismatch).
๐ค Front Design (Obverse)
Portrait of Saddam Hussein (former President of Iraq)
Arabic text:
โุงูุจูู ุงูู
ุฑูุฒู ุงูุนุฑุงููโ (Central Bank of Iraq)
Value written: โู
ุงุฆุชุงู ูุฎู
ุณูู ุฏููุงุฑโ (250 dinars)
Decorative patterns with geometric designs
Rosette shapes showing the number 250
Security oval watermark area (left side)
๐๏ธ Background Elements
Subtle architectural/industrial imagery behind the text
Fine line patterns (anti-counterfeiting design)
๐จ Colors
Main colors:
Light blue / turquoise
Pink / purple tones
Multicolor security printing typical of Iraqi notes in the 1990s
๐ Security Features
Watermark area (blank oval on left)
Intricate line patterns (guilloche designs)
Micro-details in background
Serial numbers in black ink
๐ฆ Grading & Holder (from label)
Graded as: Choice Uncirculated 64
Meaning: almost perfect condition, very sharp note
Grading company: DIM Currency
Year on label: 2024 (KSA)
๐ฐ Collector Value (Approximate)
Because of:
High grade (UNC 64)
Mismatch serial error (rare)
๐ Estimated value:
Normal note: $5 โ $15
With mismatch error + grading: $40 โ $120+ (can be higher depending on collector demand)
โญ Summary
โ๏ธ 250 Iraqi dinars (1995)
โ๏ธ Saddam Hussein portrait
โ๏ธ Rare mismatched serial number error
โ๏ธ High-grade collectible (UNC 64)
โ๏ธ More valuable than regular notes