Second coin series of Iran

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Second coin series of Iran
1992 -2003

The second coin series of the Islamic Republic of Iran are in circulation since 1992. In this series, all coins were designed in a completely different style which did not resemble the previous series anymore. In this series of coinage, denominations of 1, 2 and 20 Rls. were omitted and the new 250 Rls. coin was added for the first time. This 250 Rls. coin is the first Iranian bimetallic coin that is ever minted with modern technology in Iran. The current denominations are 5, 10, 50,100 & 250 Rials. Although new series are released in October 2004, but these coins are still accepted through the country. The last mintage of this series is dated 2003 (1383 A.H.).

1 Rial

Released in October 1992.Made of Brass.
Right : Obverse; Mount of Damavand.
Left: Reverse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 1 Rial. 1371 (1992)

5 Rials

Released in February 1993.Made of Brass.
Weighs 2 gr. with a diameter of 19.2 mm.
Right : Obverse; Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz.
Left: Reverse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 5 Rials. 1376 (1997)

10 Rials

Released in October 1992.Made of Brass.
Weighs 3 gr. with a diameter of 21.2 mm.
Right : Obverse; Tomb of Ferdowsi in Mashhad.
Left: Reverse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 10 Rials. 1375 (1996)

50 Rials

Released in October 1992.Made of an alloy of Ni-Cu.
Weighs 7 gr. with a diameter of 26.2 mm.
Right : Obverse; Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoomeh (The sister of the eighth Imam of Shiite Muslims) in Qom.
Left: Recerse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 50 Rials. 1378 (1999)

100 Rials

Released in February 1993.Made of an alloy of Ni-Cu.
Weighs 9 gr. with a diameter of 30.8 mm.
Right: Obverse; Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (The eighth religious leader of Shiite Muslims) in Mashhad.
Left: Reverse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 100 Rials. 1378 (1999)

250 Rials

Released in February 1994.Made of an alloy of Ni-Cu-Al.
Weighs 10.7 gr. with a diameter of 28 mm.
Right: Obverse; Pomegranate Blossom (In the style of Persian carpet).
Left: Reverse; Islamic Republic of Iran. 250 Rials. 1377 (1998).

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