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1994 Iraq 50 Dinars PMG 66 EPQ Pick 83 – Saddam Hussein Portrait & Baghdad Bridge – Gem Uncirculated
$119.001994 Iraq 50 Dinars PMG 66 EPQ Pick 83 – Saddam Hussein Portrait & Baghdad Bridge – Gem Uncirculated Offered here is a 1994 Iraq 50 Dinars banknote, catalogued as Pick #83, graded -
2003 Iraq 250 Dinars – PMG 68 EPQ – Pick #91a – Astrolabe & Spiral Minaret – Superb Gem Uncirculated
$118.002003 Iraq 250 Dinars – PMG 68 EPQ – Pick #91a – Astrolabe & Spiral Minaret – Superb Gem Uncirculated Featured is a 2003 Iraq 250 Dinars banknote, catalogued as Pick 91a, graded an excep -
2018 Iraq 500 Dinars Banknote PMG 65 EPQ Pick 98Ab Gem UNC Central Bank of Iraq
$99.002018 Iraq 500 Dinars Banknote PMG 65 EPQ Pick 98Ab Gem UNC Central Bank of Iraq Offered here is a beautifully preserved 2018 Iraq 500 Dinars banknote, certified PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ... -
2018 Iraq 1000 Dinars Banknote PMG 66 EPQ Pick 104a Gem UNC Central Bank of Iraq
$122.002018 Iraq 1000 Dinars Banknote PMG 66 EPQ Pick 104a Gem UNC Central Bank of Iraq Presented here is an Iraq 1000 Dinars banknote from 2018 / AH1440, certified PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (Exceptional... -
2023 Iraq 50,000 Dinars PMG 66 EPQ P-103d Gem Uncirculated Horse’s Head Watermark
$149.002023 Iraq 50,000 Dinars PMG 66 EPQ P-103d Gem Uncirculated Horse’s Head Watermark This is a striking 2023 (AH1445) Iraq 50,000 Dinars banknote, certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, a superb example...
Description
1995 Iraq 250 Dinars PMG 65 EPQ Pick 85a1 – Saddam Hussein Portrait & Freedom Monument – Gem Uncirculated
Presented is a 1995 Iraq 250 Dinars banknote, catalogued as Pick #85a1, certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. This note, issued during the Saddam Hussein era, reflects both Iraq’s political climate and its artistic heritage of the 1990s.
The obverse features a bold portrait of Saddam Hussein, the then-President of Iraq, set against an ornate background of guilloché patterns in purple, lavender, and aqua tones. The denomination “250” is displayed prominently in Arabic numerals at each corner. The watermark is the horse’s head, a consistent anti-counterfeiting measure of the series.
The reverse highlights the Freedom Monument (Nasb al-Hurriyah) in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. Designed by the famous Iraqi sculptor Jawad Saleem, this mural-style piece commemorates Iraq’s 1958 revolution, and the depiction on the note emphasizes national pride and political identity.
Graded PMG 65 Gem Uncirculated with Exceptional Paper Quality (EPQ), this note exhibits superb originality, vibrant ink colors, sharp detail, and excellent preservation. Its strong centering and crisp paper quality place it among premium surviving examples.
Collector’s Value:
The 1995 250 Dinars note holds significant historical weight, representing a turbulent chapter in Iraq’s modern history while also showcasing an important national monument. Collectors of Saddam-era Iraqi currency particularly value high-grade PMG EPQ examples like this, which combine political symbolism with numismatic artistry.