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Overprinted Pahlavi 5000 Rial — Khomeini Arabesque
Following the 1979 revolution, existing stocks of high-denomination Pahlavi notes were over-printed to remove the Shah's image while replacement notes were designed.
| Date | 1979–1981 |
|---|---|
| Ruler / issuer | Transitional issue, Islamic Republic |
| Mint | Bank Markazi Iran |
| Metal | Paper |
| Era | Islamic Republic (1979 – present) |
| Region | Iran |
Obverse and reverse
Obverse
Pahlavi-era Shah portrait obscured by an Islamic arabesque or Khomeini overprint.
Reverse
Original Pahlavi vignette retained.
Historical context — Islamic Republic
Post-revolution coinage replaced the Lion-and-Sun with floral and architectural motifs. Banknotes feature Khomeini portrait from 1992, and have ranged from 100 to 1,000,000 rial. Toman (10 rial) is being reintroduced as the official unit in 2020s currency reform.
Read the full Islamic Republic essay →Frequently asked
- What is the Overprinted Pahlavi 5000 Rial — Khomeini Arabesque?
- Following the 1979 revolution, existing stocks of high-denomination Pahlavi notes were over-printed to remove the Shah's image while replacement notes were designed. It was struck in 1979–1981 at Bank Markazi Iran under Transitional issue, Islamic Republic.
- What metal and weight is it?
- Paper.
- What designs appear on it?
- Obverse: Pahlavi-era Shah portrait obscured by an Islamic arabesque or Khomeini overprint. Reverse: Original Pahlavi vignette retained.