Iran 10 Rials banknote 1961 Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Banknotes of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era
Banknotes of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era
First issue of the Central bank of Iran - 1 9 6 1
A 10 Rials banknote from the first issue of the Central Bank of Iran, released in 1961. The appearance of the banknote is exactly the same as the previous series published by the National bank of Iran.Obverse: Fifth portrait Shah Pahlavi in army uniform at right. Emperor of Iran - His Imperial Majesty Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (26 October 1919, Tehran – 27 July 1980, Cairo). Yellow security thread runs vertically. Ornate floral design at center, all the scripts on the obverse are in Farsi.
Scripts: From top to bottom: "Bank-e- Markazie-e- Iran" (Central Bank of Iran), "Dah Rial" (Ten Rials), Signatures: Right: Minister of wealth; Abdolbaaghi Sho'aa'ee; Left: The general director: Ebraahim Kashani. Date: "1340" (1961).
Reverse: Amir Kabir dam, also known as Karaj dam, is a dam on the Karaj River in the Central Alborz mountain range of northern Iran. Texts: Bank Melli Iran; Rials 10.
Dark blue on green and orange underprint.
Watermark: Portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in profile.
Printer: Harrison & Sons, London (without imprint).
Original Size: 131 x 68 mm.
Iran Banknotes
Banknotes of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi era
First issue of the Central bank of Iran - 1961, SH1340 Issue
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