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1 Toman (تومان), Imperial Bank of Persia, Iran, 1890–1924 (Pick 1)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1890-1924

This 1 Toman (تومان) note was issued in Iran by the Imperial Bank of Persia, with dates recorded from 1890–1924. It belongs to the Qiran (1825-1932) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896). It measures 146 × 81 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 1, A1. Numista identifies the design as “1890-1924”.

Obverse: Black on pink and light-green underprint. Portrait of Shah Nasr-ed-Din at right; Coat of Arms at left. Translation given in the catalogue: “The Imperial Bank of Persia One Toman”. Reverse: Green print. Coat of Arms at center. Its lettering reads “THE IMPERIAL BANK OF PERSIA / ONE TOMAN”. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
146 × 81 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Design

Obverse
Black on pink and light-green underprint. Portrait of Shah Nasr-ed-Din at right; Coat of Arms at left.
Reverse
Green print. Coat of Arms at center.
Obverse lettering
بانک شاهنشاهی ایران / 1ST. JANUARY 1986 / تومان
Reverse lettering
THE IMPERIAL BANK OF PERSIA / ONE TOMAN

Identification

Value
1 Toman (تومان)
Dates recorded
1890-1924
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 1, A1

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P1
  • NumistaN# 372237