Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 1992 to 2014, this 1000 Rials banknote is part of the long-running post-revolution series, combining national heritage, Islamic motifs, and modern security features.
The obverse features a portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, accompanied by denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and Persian inscriptions.
The reverse depicts the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam in Nishapur, honoring the famous Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet. The design includes traditional ornamental patterns and repeating denomination numerals.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 1000 Rials
Years: 1992–2014
Dimensions: Approx. 140 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns