Skip to content
Orbis Collectibles
Identify by photoMy collectionContribute

1000 Rials, Central Bank of Iran, Iran, 1980 (Pick 129)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1980

This 1000 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Central Bank of Iran, dated 1980. It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Islamic Republic (1979-date). It measures 160 × 77 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 129. Numista identifies the design as “Imam Reza shrine”.

Obverse: Rust and brown on green and multicolor underprint. Calligraphic Persian (Farsi) text from circular republic seal at left; Imam Reza mosque at right (without watermark). Its lettering reads “۱۰۰۰ / بانک مرکزی ایران / هزار ریال”. Translation given in the catalogue: “1000 Bank Markazi Iran One Thousand Rials”. Reverse: Rust and brown on green and multicolor underprint. Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz. Its lettering reads “BANK MARKAZI IRAN / 1000 1000 / ارامگاه حافظ / 1000 RIALS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Iran Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz. 1000 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: Ali Ardalan (AA) (Minister of Economic Affairs); Mohammad Ali Molavi (MAM) (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.

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
160 × 77 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Design

Obverse
Rust and brown on green and multicolor underprint. Calligraphic Persian (Farsi) text from circular republic seal at left; Imam Reza mosque at right (without watermark).
Reverse
Rust and brown on green and multicolor underprint. Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz.
Obverse lettering
۱۰۰۰ / بانک مرکزی ایران / هزار ریال
Reverse lettering
BANK MARKAZI IRAN / 1000 1000 / ارامگاه حافظ / 1000 RIALS

Identification

Value
1000 Rials
Dates recorded
1980
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 129

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)P129
  • NumistaN# 211979
  • The Banknote Book (Linzmayer)TBB 264