Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 1992 to 2009, this 10,000 Rials banknote is part of the long-running post-revolution series, emphasizing national leaders and Iran’s cultural and architectural heritage.
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 Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) in Isfahan, one of Iran’s most celebrated architectural landmarks, representing Persian Islamic art and culture. Ornamental motifs and repeating denomination designs complete the composition.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 10,000 Rials
Years: 1992–2009
Dimensions: Approx. 147 × 66 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
