10 Rials, Bank Melli Iran, Iran, 1312–1314 (1933–1935) (Pick 25)

This 10 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Bank Melli Iran, with dates recorded from 1312–1314 (1933–1935). It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Reza Shah (1925-1941). It measures 125 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 25. Numista identifies the design as “Rezā Pahlavī (2nd. portrait)”.

Obverse: Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait Shah Reza with high cap in three-quarter face. Its lettering reads “بانک ملی ایران / ده ریال”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Melli Iran Ten Rials”. Reverse: Brown print. Coat of arms at center. Its lettering reads “بانک ملی ایران / ده ریال - شیر و خورشید - ده ریال”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Melli Iran Ten Rials - Lion and sun- Ten Rials”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Hossein Ala'a (HA) (Minister of Finance); Abdol Hossein Hajier (type 1) (AHH(1) (General Director); Reza Gholi Amir Khosravi (RGAK) (Minister of Finance). 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.