Iran 50 Rials, 1316-1317 (1937-1938) P-35

3rd. portrait; French text on reverse

Iran 50 Rials, 1316-1317                (1937-1938) P-35 obverse
Iran 50 Rials, 1316-1317                (1937-1938) P-35 reverse

Information:

Reference P#35
Country Iran
Period Second Rial (1932-date)
Currency Rials
Denomination 50 Rials
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Bank Melli Iran
Year 1316-1317 (1937-1938)
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 153x80 mm

Obverse:

Iran 50 Rials, 1316-1317                (1937-1938) P-35
Persian

Obverse text

بانک ملی ایران پنجاه ریال ۱۳۱۶

Obverse symbol

Green on multicolor underprint. Portrait Shah Reza in three-quarter face towards left without cap at right; Mount Damavand at left. Serial # in Western or Persian numerals.

Reverse:

Image 1
Persian

Reverse text

50 RIALS BANQUE MELLIÉ IRAN

Reverse symbol

Green on multicolor underprint. Ruins of Tachara Palace of king Darius I The Great (Persepolis) at center; Coat of arms at left. French text.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1316 (1937) Without date stamp on back. + - - $310,00 - - -
1317 (1938) Green stamp on back with date 17/5/15 (= 15 Mordad 1317). - - $260,00 - - -