10 Rials, Bank Melli Iran, Iran, 1330–1332 (1951–1953) (Pick 54)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1330-1332 (1951-1953)
Issuing entity
Iran (Pahlavi)This 10 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Bank Melli Iran, with dates recorded from 1330–1332 (1951–1953). It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Mohammad Reza (1941-1979). It measures 130 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 54, 59. Numista identifies the design as “Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (3rd. portrait)”.
Obverse: Dark-blue on multicolor. Third portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in civilian clothes on the right; shepherd and ram at center. Its lettering reads “بانک ملی ایران / ده ریال / ۱۳۳۲”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Melli Iran Ten Rials 1332”. Reverse: Dark-blue print. Royal Seal of Darius. Its lettering reads “BANK MELLI IRAN / RIALS 10”. Translation given in the catalogue: “National Bank of Iran 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: Ahmad Razavi (AR) (General Director); Ebrahim Zand (EZ) (Minister of Finance); Nezam-ed-Din Emami (NDE) (General Director); Ali Asgar Nasser (AAN) (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.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 3
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 130 × 68 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Design
- Obverse
- Dark-blue on multicolor. Third portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in civilian clothes on the right; shepherd and ram at center.
- Reverse
- Dark-blue print. Royal Seal of Darius.
- Obverse lettering
- بانک ملی ایران / ده ریال / ۱۳۳۲
- Reverse lettering
- BANK MELLI IRAN / RIALS 10
Identification
- Value
- 10 Rials
- Dates recorded
- 1330-1332 (1951-1953)
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 54, 59
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Research required
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P54
- NumistaN# 210648
- The Banknote Book (Linzmayer)TBB 149