Currency of Iran: 10 Rials banknote 1948 Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Banknotes of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era
Banknotes of the National Bank of Iran "Bank Melli Iran": Third issue - 1948 / 1951
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Obverse: Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Imperial army uniform at right. Persian floral designs. Multicolor design at center. Dark blue on orange underprint.
Signatures: General director (right): Abolhasan Ebtehaaj; Government's inspector (left): Ali Baamdaad.
Reverse: Mythological bird Simurgh from Tagh-i-Bostan, Sassanid era (Circa 600 A.D.).
Simurgh, also spelled simorgh, simorg, simurg, simoorg, simorq or simourv, is a benevolent, mythical bird in Iranian mythology and literature. It is sometimes equated with other mythological birds such as a "Griffin" or "Phoenix", Persian HumÄ. The figure can be found in all periods of Iranian art and literature and is also evident in the iconography of Georgia, medieval Armenia, the Byzantine Empire, and other regions that were within the realm of Persian cultural influence.
Printer: Harrison & Sons, London (without imprint).
Iran Banknotes
Banknotes of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era
Banknotes of the National Bank of Iran "Bank Melli Iran": Third issue - 1948 / 1951
Banknotes of the third series were printed in a smaller size than the first issue in 1948 and were reprinted in 1951. The portrait of Shah is a bit smaller mostly due to its restricted borders. The images at the back side are unique drawings from ancient places in Iran, that were never used again. All the banknotes of this issue are without date and the warning box on the obverse side is ommited.