50,000 Iranian Rial Banknote

This is a 50,000 Iranian Rial banknote issued by the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The primary physical characteristic is the portrait of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on the right side of the face, rendered in a predominantly purple and reddish-brown ink palette. The note features complex guilloché patterns, security borders in green and tan, and two distinct numeric serial numbers printed in red. On the left side, there is a large watermark window which, when held to light, typically reveals a portrait of Khomeini. The central text is written in Persian calligraphy, denoting the denomination and the issuing authority. Regarding condition, this specific specimen shows significant circulation wear. There is a prominent vertical fold crease through the center, localized staining/soiling consistent with handling, and a noticeable tear or loss of paper on the left edge just below the watermark area. The edges show fraying and softening of the corners, indicating a grade of 'Fine' or lower in numismatic terms. This design style has been in use since the mid-2000s. Quality indicators include the fine intaglio printing and the complex micro-printing used for security purposes, though the current degraded state of the paper substrate impacts its collectible value.

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