Bank Melli Iran, proofs (2) showing the coat of arms of ‘The National Bank of Persia’ which quickly changed to Bank Melli Iran, as used on the reverses of all the first and second issue notes, particularly the 1000 Rials of the second issue, which features the arms facing both ways, as here, each backed on card, as produced, very rare (2 proofs)
BNB B101-B114, Pick 18-30 for types £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Mount Damavand Collection of Persian Banknotes.

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