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10 Toman (تومان), Imperial Bank of Persia, Iran, 1890–1923 (Pick 4)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1890-1923

This 10 Toman (تومان) note was issued in Iran by the Imperial Bank of Persia, with dates recorded from 1890–1923. 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 200 × 110 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 4. Numista identifies the design as “1890-1923”.

Obverse: Multicolor print. Portrait of Shah Nasr ad-Din at right; Coat of Arms at left. Its lettering reads “تصویر ناصرالدین شاه قاجار / دز تومان / بانک شاهنشاهی ایران / مهر مامور دولت علیه ایران”. Translation given in the catalogue: “The name of the city to be used is written at the top of the banknote . Imperial Bank of Iran Portrait of Nasr-ed-Din at right. Ten Toman Lion and Sun & Payable Only at Teheran (In some cases the sentence (-- will only be used in Tehran--- فقط در طهران ادا خواهد شد --- ) is written above. Not on the”.

Reverse: Black print. Coat of Arms (Lion with sword) at centre. Its lettering reads “THE IMPERIAL BANK OF PERSIA / TEN TOMANS”. 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
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Size
200 × 110 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Design

Obverse
Multicolor print. Portrait of Shah Nasr ad-Din at right; Coat of Arms at left.
Reverse
Black print. Coat of Arms (Lion with sword) at centre.
Obverse lettering
تصویر ناصرالدین شاه قاجار / دز تومان / بانک شاهنشاهی ایران / مهر مامور دولت علیه ایران
Reverse lettering
THE IMPERIAL BANK OF PERSIA / TEN TOMANS

Identification

Value
10 Toman (تومان)
Dates recorded
1890-1923
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 4

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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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)P4
  • NumistaN# 457549