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  • 1 Rial 1992-1997, KM# 1263, Iran
  • 1 Rial 1992-1997, KM# 1263, Iran
Obverse

Depicts Mount Damavand, its name below in Persian within a beaded circle.

Mount Damavand, standing at 5,610 meters (18,406 feet), is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East, as well as the tallest volcano in Asia. Located in the Alborz mountain range near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, this potentially active stratovolcano holds significant cultural and mythological importance in Persian folklore, often symbolizing strength and resistance. Damavand's snow-capped summit is surrounded by mineral hot springs and rich alpine meadows, making it a popular destination for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts. Its volcanic activity is evident through sulfuric vents near the peak, though it has not erupted in recorded history.

قلّة دماوند

Reverse

Depicts a country name (Islamic Republic of Iran) and denomination with a flower sprig below within a beaded circle.

جمهوری اسلامی ايران
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ریال

Edge

1 Rial

KM# 1263
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 16.1 mm
Thickness 0.78 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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