Banknote Iran 100 Rials - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - Musée Pahlavi - 1974

This banknote, with a nominal value of 100 rials, was issued in Iran in 1974. It is a banknote from the current series, featuring predominantly brown-colored motifs on a complex background blending orange, green, and various other hues.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the eighth known portrait of the Shah in military uniform. To the right of the portrait is the inscription "Commander-in-Chief". The center of the banknote is adorned with a design inspired by traditional Persian carpets, adding a cultural dimension to the design.

On the back, the banknote depicts the Pahlavi Museum, located on the left of the center. The banknote's watermark reproduces the portrait of the young Shah Pahlavi, visible when exposed to light.

The dimensions of this banknote are 142 millimeters in length and 71 millimeters in width. These dimensions are standard for banknotes of that era.

This banknote is a testament to the history of Iran under the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, reflecting both his image as a military leader and important cultural elements such as Persian carpets and the Pahlavi Museum.