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200 Rials - Mohammad Rezā Pahlavī Imperial Couple
| Issuer | Central Bank of Iran |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Imperial Iranian lion-and-sun emblem, depicting a standing lion in profile facing right, holding an upright sword, with a radiant sun rising behind its back, all set upon a low platform. The field is bordered by an ornamental wreath of stylized floral and foliate motifs linked by a continuous chain. The Arabic legend arching across the upper field reads the name and titles of the Shah and Shahbanou of Iran, while the lower field displays the denomination in both Persian numerals (۲۰۰ ریال) and Western numerals (200 RIALS), flanked by the dual dates SH 1350 and AD 1971. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Issued to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, this piece was part of an elaborate state celebration organized by Mohammad Reza Shah in October 1971 at Persepolis — an event so extravagant it was estimated to have cost between $100 million and $200 million, drawing sharp criticism both internationally and from domestic religious figures, including Ayatollah Khomeini in exile. The festivities were attended by representatives of 69 nations and staged almost entirely by French contractors, with Maxim's of Paris catering the banquets.
The .999 fine silver specification at 60 grams places this well above typical commemorative coinage of the period, reflecting the deliberately ostentatious character of the entire program.