Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran between 2014 and 2018, this 20,000 Rials banknote is part of the modern series featuring prominent national figures and architectural landmarks, with advanced security features.
The obverse features a portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, along with denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and Persian inscriptions.
The reverse depicts the Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque) in Isfahan, representing Iran’s Persian Islamic architectural heritage and cultural identity. The design includes ornamental patterns and repeating denomination numerals.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 20,000 Rials
Years: 2014–2018
Dimensions: Approx. 155 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
