Iran 5000 Rials Used Banknote

Iran 5000 Rials Banknote – Ruhollah Khomeini (3rd Issue) 

Issuer: Iran
Issuing Bank: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ايران)
Ruling Authority: Islamic Republic (1979–present)
Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
Years of Issue: 2013–2018
Currency: Second Rial (1932–present)
Material: Paper
Dimensions: 154 × 75 mm
Shape: Rectangular

Obverse Design

The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Ruhollah Khomeini, the former Supreme Leader of Iran. The script is in Persian, displaying the official name of the issuing bank and the denomination:

• Persian Lettering:
  بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
  پنج هزار ریال
  (Translation: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Five Thousand Rials)

Reverse Design

The reverse side showcases an ancient painted pottery bowl and plate from the 8th century Hijri (14th century CE), representing Iran’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. The text appears in both Latin and Persian scripts:

• English Lettering:
  CENTRAL BANK OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
  5000
  FIVE THOUSAND RIALS
  5000

• Persian Lettering:
  ظروف سفالی - قرن هشتم هجری
  (Translation: Pottery - Eighth Century Hijri)

This Iranian 5000 Rials banknote is a great addition to any world currency collection, showcasing Iran’s historical and artistic legacy along with its modern monetary system.