Issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran between 1993 and 2009, this 5000 Rials banknote is part of the post-revolutionary series, highlighting national leaders and Iran’s cultural and architectural heritage.
The obverse features a portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini, the 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 art, culture, and Islamic heritage. The design includes decorative motifs and repeating denomination numerals.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Denomination: 5000 Rials
Years: 1993–2009
Dimensions: Approx. 146 × 66 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ayatollah Khomeini), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
