Iran 100,000 Rial banknote, featuring Ayatollah Khomeini/Saadi's Mausoleum, 2010–2019.
GoldSilverJapan presents the 100,000 rial banknote issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is a regular circulating banknote issued from 2010 to 2019, with a face value of 100,000 rials. It's a highly collectible, large banknote featuring a calm color scheme based on green, olive, and brown, condensed with designs of figures, literature, architecture, and Islamic art that symbolize Iran. The banknote measures approximately 166 x 79 mm and is made of cotton paper.
The obverse features a large portrait of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, known as the first Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The portrait is surrounded by intricate geometric patterns and decorations reminiscent of Islamic art, and the Persian script displays "Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran" and the denomination "100,000 rials." The finely engraved portrait and complex background pattern harmonize to create a unique design characteristic of modern Iranian banknotes.
The reverse side of the banknote features the Tomb of Saadi in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran. Saadi was one of the most prominent poets of Persian literature, and his mausoleum remains a representative cultural landmark of Shiraz. The banknote features a detailed depiction of the building and surrounding trees, with the words "CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN" in English at the top, along with the denominations "100,000" and "ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND RIALS."
Next to Saadi's mausoleum, a famous quote from Saadi's works, "Human beings are members of a whole / In creation of one essence and soul," is printed in both English and Persian. This quote expresses the idea that all humans are members of a whole and originate from the same essence. The fact that this 100,000 rial banknote incorporates not only the denomination and architecture but also the cultural heritage of Persian literature, a source of pride for Iran, into its design is a major attraction.
Various anti-counterfeiting technologies have been incorporated. According to the documents, the watermark features a portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini and the number "100,000". In addition, different types of security threads are incorporated into the banknotes, and some parts exhibit a different fluorescent reaction under ultraviolet light than under normal lighting. Not only are the artistic designs interesting, but the security technologies unique to modern banknotes can also be observed, making them a fascinating feature for banknote collectors.
This banknote features a design that combines Ayatollah Khomeini, a symbol of Iran's modern history, with Saadi, a symbol of Persian culture that has been passed down since ancient times, on a single banknote. It is recommended not only for collectors who focus on themes such as people, Islamic architecture, Persian literature, and high-denomination banknotes from around the world, but also for those who are just starting to collect banknotes from Middle Eastern countries.
Country of issue: Iran / Issuing body: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran / Face value: 100,000 rials / Issuance period: 2010-2019 / Material: Cotton paper / Size: Approx. 166 x 79 mm / Catalog number: P#151.
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