1000 Rials, Central Bank of Iran, Iran, 1341 (1962–1965) (Pick 75)

This 1000 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Central Bank of Iran, with dates recorded from 1341 (1962–1965). It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Mohammad Reza (1941-1979). It measures 181 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 75, 83. Numista identifies the design as “Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (6th. portrait)”.

Obverse: Brown on red and blue underprint. Sixth portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in Air Force uniform at center. Its lettering reads “بانک مرکزی ایران / یک هزار ریال / ۱۳۴۱”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Markazi Iran One Thousand Rials 1341”. Reverse: Brown print. Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz. Its lettering reads “BANK MARKAZI IRAN / RIALS 1000”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Iran 1000 Rials”.

The note was printed by Harrison & Sons Limited, High Wycombe, United Kingdom (1839-1997). Watermark: Mohammad Reza Shah. Signatures recorded for the type: Ali Asghar Pourhomayoun (AAP) (President); Abdol-Hossein Behnia (AHB) (Minister of Economic Affairs); Mahdi Samiyee (MS) (President). 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.