5 Rials, Bank Melli Iran, Iran, 1316–1317 (1937–1938) (Pick 32)

This 5 Rials note was issued in Iran by the Bank Melli Iran, with dates recorded from 1316–1317 (1937–1938). It belongs to the Second Rial (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Reza Shah (1925-1941). It measures 120 × 66 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 32. Numista identifies the design as “Rezā Pahlavī (3rd. portrait; French text on reverse)”.

Obverse: Red-brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait Shah Reza in three-quarter face towards left without cap at right. Its lettering reads “بانک ملی ایران / پنج ریال / ۱۳۱۶”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Melli Iran Five Rials 1316”. Reverse: Red-brown print. Tomb of Daniel in Susa. French text. Its lettering reads “5 RIALS / BANQUE MELLIÉ IRAN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank Melli Iran”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Imperial Crown.. 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.