Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2018, this 500,000 Rials banknote is part of the modern high-denomination series, featuring national leadership and iconic cultural landmarks with advanced 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 Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) in Isfahan, one of Iran’s most famous architectural masterpieces, symbolizing Persian Islamic heritage. The design includes decorative motifs and repeating denomination numerals.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 500,000 Rials
Year: 2018
Dimensions: Approx. 170 × 78 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
