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  • 50 Rials 1980-1989, KM# 1237, Iran
  • 50 Rials 1980-1989, KM# 1237, Iran
  • 50 Rials 1980-1989, KM# 1237, Iran, Edge
Obverse

Map of Iran with Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea in centre, date at bottom, lettering on other three sides.

استقلال ازادى جمهورى اسلامى
درياى مارندران
خليج فارس
١٣۶١

Reverse

Part of indented circle on lower left, wheat stalks on right, industrial scene in middle with value above. Lettering at top.

Translation: Islamic Republic of Iran
50 Rial

جمهوری اسلامی ايران
۵۰ ریال

Edge

Two varieties of edge lettering exist:
بانک مرکزی ايران بانک مرکزی ايران
or
بانک مرکزی جمهوری اسلامی ايران

بانک مرکزی ايران بانک مرکزی ايران

50 Rials

KM# 1237
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 10.1 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 2.53 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Alt # KM# 1237.1, KM# 1237.2

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