Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran between 2003 and 2009, this 500 Rials banknote is part of the modern post-revolution series, featuring national monuments and Islamic design motifs.
The obverse features the portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, along with denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in Persian.
The reverse depicts the Tomb of Ferdowsi in Tus, honoring the author of the Persian epic Shahnameh, symbolising Iran’s rich literary and cultural heritage. Ornamental borders and repeating denomination elements enhance the design.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 500 Rials
Years: 2003–2009
Dimensions: Approx. 136 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
