Issued in 2003 by the Central Bank of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein, this 50 Dinars banknote belongs to the first post-regime series, designed to introduce a new national identity distinct from previous issues.
The obverse features the Great Mosque of Samarra’s spiral minaret (Malwiya Tower), an iconic Abbasid landmark known for its unique stepped design, surrounded by detailed guilloché patterns and modern security elements.
The reverse depicts a traditional astrolabe, representing Iraq’s scientific contributions during the Islamic Golden Age, with ornamental motifs and repeated denomination designs.
Issuer: Central Bank of Iraq
Denomination: 50 Dinars
Year: 2003
Dimensions: Approx. 130 × 65 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (horse head), security thread, microtext, guilloche patterns
