Banknote Iran 50 Rials - Shah Pahlavi - Tomb of Cyrus the Great - 19(74-79)

This banknote is a 50 rial denomination issued in Iran between 1974 and 1979. It is an issue dating from the reign of Shah Pahlavi.

On the front, the banknote features a dominant green color on a complex background blending shades of brown, blue, and various other colors. The central element of this face is the eighth portrait of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, depicting him in military attire. To the right of this portrait is the inscription "Commander in Chief". A Persian carpet motif adorns the center of the banknote, adding a cultural and artistic dimension to the composition.

The back of the banknote displays a dominant green color, contrasting with a background where pink, blue, and multicolored colors blend. The main image of this face is the representation of the tomb of Cyrus the Great, located in Pasargadae. This historical monument is positioned in the center left of the banknote, highlighting the importance of Persian heritage in Iranian national identity.

The banknote measures 135 millimeters in length and 69 millimeters in width.

The watermark integrated into the banknote paper represents the young Shah Pahlavi.