🇮🇶 Iraq 1,000 Dinars UNC 2018 Lot of 5 Banknotes | Pick 104

Five Authentic Notes

Same Denomination and Issue

The lot contains five original 1,000-Dinar banknotes from the 2018
Pick 104 circulating commemorative issue.

UNC Condition

Uncirculated Examples

Every banknote is supplied in UNC condition, without normal
circulation folds, writing, stains or handling wear.

Individual Serial Numbers

Prefixes May Vary

Each banknote carries its own serial number. Prefixes and numerical
sequences depend on available stock.

Matching Pick 104 Design

Front and Reverse Verified

All five notes carry the Iraqi Marshlands front and the
Al-Mustansiriya School reverse associated with Pick 104.

Commemorative Classification

Circulating Special Issue

The notes belong to the same circulating commemorative issue rather
than a mixed group of different Iraqi denominations.

Collector Study Format

Comparison and Reference

The five-note format supports side-by-side study, organized storage
and the creation of a small specialist reference group.

Wetland Setting

The aquatic environment distinguishes the issue from Iraqi banknotes
centered on desert landscapes, monuments or formal state buildings.

Traditional Activity

The composition reflects human movement and daily life within a
landscape shaped by shallow waterways and reeds.

Fixed Design Reference

Comparing five examples allows the collector to confirm which
elements remain constant throughout the issue.

Serial Numbers

Numerals and Alignment

Compare the numeral shapes, spacing, alignment and ink appearance of
the serial numbers across the five notes.

Serial Prefixes

Available Stock Variation

Prefixes may match or differ depending on stock. They can be recorded
separately as part of the lot’s catalogue information.

Color Balance

Ink Density Comparison

Place the banknotes beside one another under neutral lighting to
compare general color balance and normal differences in ink density.

Print Registration

Borders and Fine Lines

Examine the relationship between fine background patterns, borders,
inscriptions and major design elements.

Cutting Margins

Position and Centering

Compare the spacing around the printed design to observe normal
centering differences produced during cutting.

Paper Characteristics

Original UNC Structure

Review the paper surfaces and original structure without bending,
rubbing or repeatedly handling the notes.

Horse-Head Watermark

Present on All Five Notes

When each banknote is held toward a suitable light source, a
horse-head watermark should appear within the designated paper area.

The watermark is embedded during paper manufacture rather than
printed as a flat surface image.

No Security Thread

Not Used on Pick 104

The authentic 1,000-Dinar Pick 104 issue does
not contain the embedded metallic security thread
used on several higher Iraqi denominations.

Its absence is normal and should not be treated as a production
defect or missing security feature.

No Polymer Window

Traditional Banknote Paper

These notes do not use a transparent polymer window,
hybrid panel or holographic window.

Such features belong to selected higher-denomination Iraqi issues
and should not be expected on this lot.

Fine Printing

Lines and Inscriptions

Compare the fine-line patterns, borders and inscriptions for clarity,
alignment and consistency across all five examples.

Serial Examination

Prefix · Ink · Position

Each serial number should be reviewed as part of the complete
banknote profile rather than used as an isolated authenticity test.

Correct Design Pairing

Front and Reverse Match

Every note should combine the Iraqi Marshlands front with the
Al-Mustansiriya School reverse associated with Pick 104.

Clean Paper Surfaces

The banknotes should remain free from circulation grime, writing,
tape, adhesive residue and deliberate surface treatment.

Defined Corners

Corners and edges should retain the structure expected from
uncirculated banknotes.

Original Paper Integrity

The notes should not be washed, pressed, laminated, trimmed or altered
to imitate a higher grade.

1. Arrange the Notes

Place all five banknotes in the same orientation on a clean,
collector-safe surface or inside individual sleeves.

2. Record Serial Data

List each serial number and prefix separately without writing on the
notes or their protective sleeves.

3. Compare Margins

Observe the distance between the printed design and the paper edges
to study normal cutting differences.

4. Examine the Watermarks

View each note individually in transmitted light and compare the
placement and appearance of the horse-head watermark.

5. Review Fine Printing

Compare borders, inscriptions and detailed patterns under suitable
magnification without pressing against the paper.

6. Store Individually

Return every note to its own collector-safe sleeve after examination
to prevent friction and surface contact.