Currency of Iran 500 Rials banknote 1981 Imam Reza shrine
Banknotes of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Imam Reza shrine Series 1981
Imam Reza shrine Series 1981
Bank Markazi Iran - Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Obverse: Imam Reza Holy Shrine in Mashad; Calligraphic Persian (Farsi) text from circular republic seal at left overprinting the watermark; Ornate floral designs.
Reverse: Bas-relief image of the Marlik beaker; Geometric design and floral motifs; Republic Seal on watermark area. Dark brown on orange, green, and multicolored underprint. Back has a circular shield with stars and points at right.
Yellow security thread with BANK MARKAZI IRAN in black runs through vertically.
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited (without an imprint).
Banknotes of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Imam Reza shrine Series 1981
For printing the first series of the Islamic republic banknotes, previous stereotypes of the Shah's era were used, substituting the Shah's portrait with the image of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (the 8th leader of Shiite Muslims).
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