Iran 1000 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 1000 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 1000 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 1000 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform on the right and his profile in the watermark area on the left. The image below the name of the bank is the emblem of the National Bank of Iran. The value of the banknote in gold coin is noted below the date as 10 Pahlavi, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Date: March 1937.
Reverse: A scene of the mount Damavand. Note that unlike previous issues, all the scripts on the backside are in Farsi.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 500 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 500 Rials banknote 1938 Ruins of the Mausoleum of Cyrus

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform on the right and his profile in the watermark area on the left. The Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in the middle and two ancient Persian royal guards or Persian Immortals on the sides (carvings at Persepolis), all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Five Pahlavi.  Date: March 1938.
Reverse: Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great of Persia in Pasargad.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

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100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great of Persia in Pasargad

The Tomb of Cyrus is the burial place of Cyrus the Great of Persia, 4th century BC. The tomb is located in Iran, at the Pasargadae World Heritage Site in Fars Province. It has six broad steps leading to the edifice of the King, the chamber of which measures 3.17m long by 2.11m wide by 2.11m high and has a low and narrow entrance. Though there is no firm evidence identifying the tomb as that of Cyrus, Greek historians tell that Alexander the Great believed it was.

Ancient Persian royal guards or Persian Immortals

The "Immortals" (from the Greek Ἀθάνατοι, sometimes "Ten Thousand Immortals" or "Persian Immortals") was the name given by Herodotus to an elite force of soldiers who fought for the Achaemenid Empire. This force performed the dual roles of both Imperial Guard and standing army during the Persian Empire's expansion period and during the Greco-Persian Wars. Its Persian name may have been Anûšiya ('companions' perhaps confused with Anauša 'immortals' from an- 'non' + auša 'death'). The force consisted mainly of Persians but also included Medes and Elamites.

Iran 100 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 100 Rials banknote Royal Yacht

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform on the right and his profile in the watermark area on the left. The image below the central building of the National Bank of Iran, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Date: March 1938.
Reverse: Imperial yacht and dhow in the Caspian sea, Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) and the bas-reliefs of Persepolis. Value of the banknote in gold coin is noted as 1 Pahlavi.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 50 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 50 Rials banknote 1938 Persepolis

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform on the right and mount Damavand on the left. The image below the name of the bank is Faravahar, the holy angel of Zoroastrians, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Date: March 1938.
Reverse: View of the ruins of Tachara Palace of king Darius I the Great in Persepolis and Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) at upper left. This note displays the red stamp on the reverse.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

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100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Tachara Palace in Persepolis

   The Tachara, Taçara, Tachara of Darius, Tachar Château, Mirror Hall or exclusive palace of Darius I is one of the interior Persepolis Palaces. The meaning in olden Persian is wintry home. The palace is made of gray stone. It was built by Darius I but only a small portion of the palace was finished under his rule, and it was completed after his death in 486 by his son and successor Xerxes I, who called the house a Taçara, winter palace. Artaxerxes I continued to use the palace. Its ruins are immediately south of the Apadana.
   Like many other parts of Persepolis, Tachara Palace has reliefs of tribute-bearing dignitaries. This palace was one of the few structures that escaped destruction in the burning of the complex by Alexander.
   The Tachara, measuring 1,160 square meters (12,486 sq. feet), is the smallest of the palace buildings in Persepolis. Its main room is a mere 15.15m x 15.42 m (49.70 ft. x 50.59 ft.) with three rows of four columns.
   The name Tachara was chosen by Darius I for his palace, the first completed structure on the Terrace before his death. It stands back to back to the Apadana and is oriented southward. The Tachara's function, however, was more ceremonial than residential. Upon completion, it served in conjunction with the earlier south oriented entrance stairs as the Nowrouz celebration venue until the other buildings that would comprise Persepolis could be finished, a provisional union of the Apadana, the Throne Hall, and a Banquet Hall.
   As the first of the palace structures on the Terrace, the Tachara was constructed of the finest quality stone. The surface was almost completely black and polished to a glossy brilliance. This surface treatment combined with the high quality stone is the reason for it being the most intact of all ruins at Persepolis today. Although its mud block walls have completely disintegrated, the enormous stone blocks of the door and window frames have survived. A complete window measuring 2.65m x 2.65m x 1.70m (8.69ft. x 8.69ft. x 5.57ft.) was carved from a single block of stone and weighed 18 tons . The door frame was fashioned from three separate monoliths and weighed 75 tons .
   Darius the Great's pride at the superb craftsmanship is evident by his ordering the following inscription on all 18 niches and window frames: Frames of stone, made for the Palace of King Darius.

Iran 20 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 20 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 20 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 20 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform, Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) at upper center and view of the ruins of Tachara Palace in Persepolis at lower center, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: A scene from railway bridges in the north of Iran.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 10 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 10 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 10 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 10 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: A view from Alborz mountains and blue Bank Melli seal, the value in figures 10 at each of the four corners, Banque Mellie Iran - bank name in French.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 5 Rials note 1938 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Third series of 5 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iran paper money 5 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: Third series of 5 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1938 - AH 1317 "Shah Reza Without Cap" Issue, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Reza Shah Pahlavi without cap in military uniform, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Tomb of Daniel at Susa, Iran.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the left side and Rezagholi Amir Khosravi as the General director of the national bank on the right side.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Without Cap" SH 1317 - 1938 Issue

Banknotes of the third series were first published in March 1936. Unlike the previous series, date of publication were printed on the front side of the banknote and the portrait of Shah Reza Pahlavi was without his cap. On the large denominations of banknotes of the third series, the equality of the banknote with Pahlavi gold coins were mentioned.

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Prophet Daniel

Daniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל, Modern Daniyyel Tiberian Dāniyyêl ; Greek: Δανιήλ; Arabic: دانيال, Hebrew "God is my Judge") is the protagonist in the Book of Daniel of the Hebrew Bible. In the narrative, Daniel was one of several children taken into Babylonian captivity where they were educated in Chaldean thought. However, he never converted to Neo-Babylonian ways. Through instruction from "the God of Heaven" (Dan.2:18), he interpreted dreams and visions of kings, thus becoming a prominent figure in the court of Babylon. He also had apocalyptic visions concerning the four monarchies. Some of the most famous events in Daniel's life are: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the writing on the wall and Daniel in the lions' den.

Iran 1000 Rials banknote 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 1000 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 1000 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: Second series of 1000 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at right and Persian Soldier Basrelief Killing a Bist Stone Statue in Shiraz, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Holy Guardian Angel of Zoroastrians in the middle and Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle at upper left and right, the value in figures 1000 at each of the four corners.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the right side and Hossein Alaa as the General director of the national bank on the left side.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Holy Guardian Angel of Zoroastrians also known as a Faravahar is one of the most common symbols of the Zoroastrian religion. Once frequently used on Persian royal inscriptions as a sign of divine authority, it has come to represent the human soul (or guardian angel).

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

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100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 500 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 500 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at left and view of Mount Damavand - mountain landscape at right, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 500 at each of the four corners.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the right side and Hossein Alaa as the General director of the national bank on the left side.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 100 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 100 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at right, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Panoramic view of Hall of the Hundred Columns or the Throne Room of Xerxes at Persepolis.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 100 at each of the four corners.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the right side and Hossein Alaa as the General director of the national bank on the left side.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

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100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 50 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 50 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at left, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Panoramic view of Chehel Sotoun Palace “Forty Columns”, Palace of the Forty Columns in Isfahan.

Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 50 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 20 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 20 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 20 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 20 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at at center, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 20 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 10 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 10 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 10 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 10 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at right, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: The Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle and "Holy Guardian Angel of Zoroastrians" at lower centre, the value in figures 10 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 5 Rial note 1934 Reza Shah Pahlavi

Second series of 5 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian currency 5 Rials

Iranian banknotes: Second series of 5 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1934 - AH1313, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (three-quarter face) at left, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 5 at each of the four corners.
Signatures: Abdolhossein Hajir as the inspector of the government in the National bank of Iran on the right side and Hossein Alaa as the General director of the national bank on the left side.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing ¾ Left" SH1313 - 1934 Issue

5 Rials      10 Rials      20 Rials      50 Rials
   
100 Rials      500 Rials      1000 Rials

Iran 500 Rials banknote 1932 Reza Shah Pahlavi

First series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian paper money 500 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: First series of 500 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1932 - AH1311, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (full face) at left and view of Mount Damavand - mountain landscape at right, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 500 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing Front" SH1311 - 1932 Issue

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Mount Damavand

Mount Damāvand, a potentially active volcano, is a stratovolcano which is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East as well as the highest volcano in Asia. It has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore. This peak is located in the middle Alborz Range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol-e Zard and Mīānrūd. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Āmol county, Māzandarān, 66 kilometres (41 miles) northeast of Tehran.

Iran 100 Rials banknote 1932 Reza Shah Pahlavi

First series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian paper money 100 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: First series of 100 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1932 - AH1311, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (full face) at right, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Panoramic view of Hall of the Hundred Columns or the Throne Room of Xerxes at Persepolis.
Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 100 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing Front" SH1311 - 1932 Issue

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Hall of a Hundred Columns at Persepolis

Next to the Apadana, second largest building of the Terrace and the final edifices, is the Throne Hall or the Imperial Army's hall of honour (also called the "Hundred-Columns Palace). This 70x70 square metre hall was started by Xerxes and completed by his son Artaxerxes I by the end of the fifth century BC. Its eight stone doorways are decorated on the south and north with reliefs of throne scenes and on the east and west with scenes depicting the king in combat with monsters. Two colossal stone bulls flank the northern portico. The head of one of the bulls now resides in the Oriental Institute in Chicago.

In the beginning of Xerxes's reign, the Throne Hall was used mainly for receptions for military commanders and representatives of all the subject nations of the empire. Later the Throne Hall served as an imperial museum.

Iran 50 Rials banknote 1932 Reza Shah Pahlavi

First series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah era

Iranian paper money 50 Rials

Banknotes of Iran: First series of 50 Rials banknote of Reza Shah Pahlavi era 1932 - AH1311, Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran.

Obverse: Portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi wearing a Pahlavi hat (full face) at left, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi. Panoramic view of Chehel Sotoun Palace “Forty Columns”, Palace of the Forty Columns in Isfahan.

Reverse: Imperial Emblem of Iran during Pahlavi Dynasty (Lion and Sun with the Kiani Crown) in ornamental circle, the value in figures 50 at each of the four corners.
Banknotes of this issue were signed by Dr. Kurt Linden Blatt & Dr. Ali Alamir.
Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York.

Iran Banknotes

Bank Melli Iran - National Bank of Iran - Banque Mellié Iran

 "Shah Reza Facing Front" SH1311 - 1932 Issue

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Chehel Sotoun

   Chehel Sotoun (also Chihil Sutun or Chehel Sotoon;‎ literally: “Forty Columns”) is a pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for his entertainment and receptions. In this palace, Shah Abbas II and his successors would receive dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls.
   The name, meaning "Forty Columns" in Persian, was inspired by the twenty slender wooden columns supporting the entrance pavilion, which, when reflected in the waters of the fountain, are said to appear to be forty.
   As with Ali Qapu, the palace contains many frescoes and paintings on ceramic. Many of the ceramic panels have been dispersed and are now in the possession of major museums in the west. They depict specific historical scenes such as a reception for an Uzbek King in 1646, when the palace had just been completed; the welcome extended to the Mughal Emperor, Humayun who took refuge in Iran in 1544; the battle of Taher-Abad in 1510 where the Safavid Shah Ismail I vanquished and killed the Uzbek King. A more recent painting depicts Nader Shah's victory against the Indian Army at Karnal in 1739. There are also less historical, but even more aesthetic compositions in the traditional miniature style which celebrate the joy of life and love.
   The Chehel Sotoun Palace is among the 9 Iranian Gardens which are collectively registered as one of the Iran’s 17 registered World Heritage Sites under the name of the Persian Garden.