10 Rials, Bank Melli Iran, Iran, 1317–1321 (1938–1942) (Pick 33A)

This 10 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Bank Melli Iran, with dates recorded from 1317–1321 (1938–1942). It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Reza Shah (1925-1941). It measures 131 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33A. Numista identifies the design as “Rezā Pahlavī (3rd. portrait; without text on reverse)”.

Obverse: Purple on multicolor underprint. Portrait Shah Reza in three-quarter face towards left without cap at right. Its lettering reads “ده ریال / بانک ملی ایران”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Ten Rials Bank Melli Iran”. Reverse: Purple on multicolor underprint. Alborz Mountains at center. Persian numerals at corners. Its lettering reads “کو های البرز”. Translation given in the catalogue: “10 Rials”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Signatures recorded for the type: Abdol Hossein Hajier (type 2) (AHH(2) (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.