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Iraq Banknote 250 dinar 1995 DIM 40 AED

Name: Iraq Banknote 250 dinar 1995 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 40

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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: 3rd April 2026

Description

🏦 General Information
Country: Iraq 🇮🇶
Issuer: Central Bank of Iraq
Denomination: 250 Iraqi Dinars
Year: 1995 (AH 1415)
Catalog Reference: Pick #85a.1
Grading: Choice Uncirculated 64 (KSA grading)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
🎨 Front Design (Obverse)
👤 Portrait
The note features Saddam Hussein on the right side
Depicted in a formal suit with tie
This portrait was common on Iraqi notes issued during the 1990s
🏛️ Central Illustration
A detailed image of a ziggurat (ancient Mesopotamian temple) in the center
Represents Iraq’s ancient civilization (likely inspired by Babylonian architecture)
🔢 Denomination
“250” appears:
Top left (inside circular design)
Top right (decorative badge)
Bottom right (ornamental pattern)
✍️ Arabic Text
Main text reads:
"مائتان وخمسون دينار" (Two hundred fifty dinars)
Includes official statement:
Issued by the Central Bank of Iraq
🔢 Serial Numbers
Visible in Arabic numerals on both sides:
Example: ٩٣١٨٧٧
Printed in black ink
🎨 Colors & Style
Dominant colors:
Light green
Pink / reddish tones
Gray and black engraving
Fine geometric and guilloche patterns typical of banknote security
🔐 Security Features
Intricate rosette patterns (circular designs)
Fine line printing (anti-counterfeiting)
Symmetrical ornamental borders
No modern security strip (common for that era)
📜 Historical Context
Issued during the rule of Saddam Hussein (1990s era)
Known as part of the “Saddam dinar” series
Widely circulated before the 2003 currency reform
💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
Grade 64 = high-quality uncirculated note
Estimated value:
💵 ~$10 – $30 USD (can vary depending on demand and serial)
⭐ Notable Features
Combines modern political imagery + ancient Mesopotamian heritage
High-quality engraving despite economic sanctions period
Popular among collectors of Middle Eastern currency