Iran ND (2022) Central Bank of the Islamic Republic 50,000 Rials Pick 162a Khomeini & 5 Watermark PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Iran ND (2022) Central Bank of the Islamic Republic 50,000 Rials Pick 162a Khomeini & 5 Watermark PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

This is a certified Iran, Central Bank of the Islamic Republic ND (2022) 50,000 Rials note, identified by PMG as Pick# 162a and graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The holder lists serial number 69/1 650744 and watermark Khomeini & 5. The back of the PMG holder confirms Exceptional Paper Quality, with certification number 2463630-094.

The face carries Persian-language Central Bank text, the 50,000 Rials denomination, modern security-style patterning, and the portrait format associated with Islamic Republic issues. The design also uses a large numeral 5 as a prominent visual denomination element, while PMG attributes the note as 50,000 Rials, an important detail for accurate cataloging.

The reverse is printed in English as Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and shows the Hafezieh in Shiraz, the memorial complex associated with the Persian poet Hafez. This literary and architectural theme connects the note to Iran’s cultural heritage, pairing modern banknote design with one of the country’s most recognized poetic landmarks.

Certified PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example offers strong preservation, original paper quality, and a precise third-party attribution for the Pick 162a variety. Its 2022 issue date, Khomeini & 5 watermark, Hafezieh reverse, and modern Islamic Republic context make it well suited for collectors of Iranian paper money, Middle Eastern banknotes, and certified modern world currency.