20 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (FAO) 2535-2536 (1976-1977) front 20 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (FAO) 2535-2536 (1976-1977) back
20 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (FAO) 2535-2536 (1976-1977) photo
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20 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī FAO

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 9 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Mohammad Reza (1941-1979)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
2535-2536 (1976-1977)
Calendar
Iranian imperial
Value
20 Rials (20&nbspIRR)
Currency
Second Rial (1932-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1979
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27469
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Pahlavi Crown
Lion and Sun (Pahlavi Coat of Arms)
Wheat spikes
Legend: Who plants wheat scatters honesty
value (20 Rials), F.A.O
Coinage Date (Imperial and Gregorian)

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
کسی که گندم میکارد راستی میافشاند
۲۰ ریال
F.A.O
۲۵۳۵-1976

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the bust of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, on one side, and the emblem of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate Iran's membership in the FAO and highlights the country's commitment to supporting global food security and agricultural development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2535 (1976)  10000000 - - - - - -
2536 (1977)  23370000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī (FAO) 2535-2536 (1976-1977) coin.