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5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Iran |
|---|---|
| Shah | Mohammad Reza (1941-1979) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1338-1346 (1959-1967) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 5 Rials (5 IRR) |
| Currency | Second Rial (1932-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value within crowned wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: پنج ریال
Translation: Five rials
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of the Iranian coat of arms, which includes a lion and a sun. The lion is a symbol of courage and strength, while the sun represents the light of knowledge and wisdom. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Iran, as the country was undergoing modernization and Westernization efforts under the rule of the Shah.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1338 (1959) | 10467000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1339 (1960) | 3980000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1340 (1961) | 3814000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1341 (1962) | 2332000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1342 (1963) | 7837646 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1343 (1964) | 9484105 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1344 (1965) | 3468447 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1345 (1966) | 6092049 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1346 (1967) | 74781488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī 1338-1346 (1959-1967) coin.
