Farsi legend "al-Sultan Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar" in the center circle.

Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar (1853–1907) was the fifth Qajar king of Iran, reigning from 1896 until his death in 1907. He is credited with the creation of the Persian constitution.

Depicts coat of arms of Iran (sun and lion holding a sword in the center within a wreath). The date “1316 ۱۳۱۶“, between the lion legs. The denomination “ 2000 Dinar دو هزار دینار “ is at the bottom.

The lion and sun is one of the main emblems of Iran. The motif became a popular symbol in Iran in the 12th century. The lion and sun symbol is based largely on astronomical and astrological configurations: the ancient sign of the sun in the house of Leo, which itself is traced back to Babylonian astrology and Near Eastern traditions.

The motif has many historical meanings. First, as a scientific and secular motif, it was only an astrological and zodiacal symbol. Under the Safavid and the first Qajar kings, it became more associated with Shia Islam. It became a national emblem during the Qajar era. During the reign of Fat′h-Ali Shah Qajar and his successors, the form of the motif was substantially changed. A crown was also placed on the top of the symbol to represent the monarchy.