Classic Two-Million-Rial Iran Cheque
🇮🇷 Iran 2,000,000 Rials Cheque UNC – Pick W154C
Collectors searching for an Iranian two-million-Rial note may encounter
more than one issue carrying the same broad denomination. The catalogue
reference, dimensions, design, signature and denomination format therefore
matter more than the value alone. This
Iran 2,000,000 Rials cheque Pick W154C represents the
earlier large-format type associated with the 2008 printing and the
later 2023 release.
The note is supplied in UNC (Uncirculated) condition and
measures approximately 160 × 75 mm. Its large format,
Karoun 3 Dam front design, decorative reverse and Ferdowsi watermark give
collectors several practical identification points when separating W154C
from newer two-million-Rial issues.
This listing contains one individually identified Iran Cheque rather than
a mixed set or repeated-note lot. It is suitable for filling the
Pick W154C catalogue position, comparing signature
varieties, upgrading a handled example, or expanding a structured
collection of modern Iranian high-denomination paper money.
📊 Issue Profile & Specifications
Denomination
2,000,000 Rials
Pick Reference
W154C
Issue Reference
2008 / 2023
Condition
UNC
Issuer: Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Type: High-denomination Iran Cheque commonly catalogued
with modern Iranian paper money.
Material and dimensions: Paper issue measuring
approximately 160 × 75 mm.
🗓️ Understanding the 2008–2023 Issue Reference
The date range connected with Pick W154C can be confusing when a collector
sees both 2008 and 2023 in dealer titles or catalogue records. The design
was prepared and printed in connection with the 2008 Iran Cheque series,
while a quantity associated with the issue entered broader circulation
during 2023.
Consequently, the two dates should not automatically be interpreted as a
continuously redesigned annual series. They help describe the production
and release history of the same broad W154C type and its signature
varieties.
When recording the note, use the complete catalogue description:
Iran 2,000,000 Rials, Pick W154C, ND 2008 / issued variety
associated with 2023. The applicable signature should also be
documented when the collector wants to distinguish the individual
sub-variety.
🏷️ How to Identify Pick W154C
The safest way to identify this cheque is to combine several catalogue
characteristics. The denomination alone is not sufficient because Iran
has issued other two-million-Rial notes with different dimensions, designs
and Pick references.
Catalogue Number
Pick W154C
The W154C reference identifies this specific large-format
two-million-Rial Iran Cheque and separates it from later transitional
issues using the same Rial value.
Record the reference together with the signature variety rather than
cataloguing the note only as “Iran 2 Million Rials.”
Large Paper Format
Approximately 160 × 75 mm
The dimensions provide an immediate comparison point when this issue
is placed beside newer Iranian notes that use a smaller standardized
format.
Select a sleeve that accommodates the full width and height without
pressing the paper edges.
Iran Cheque Classification
High-Denomination Bearer Instrument
The printed wording identifies the issue as an Iran Cheque. However,
collectors and dealers often search for it under banknotes, paper
money and Iranian currency.
Maintaining both the formal type and common collector terminology
makes inventory records easier to search.
🖼️ Front & Back Design Identification
Obverse – Front
Karoun 3 Dam
The front shows the Karoun 3 hydroelectric dam as the principal
identifying image. The design is combined with Persian inscriptions,
denomination numerals, official Central Bank wording and serial
information.
From a collector’s perspective, the dam image is useful primarily as
an issue identifier. Examine the structure outline, background
patterns, denomination placement and relationship between the design
and serial-number areas.
Reverse – Back
Persian Script & Decorative Patterns
The reverse uses Persian calligraphic elements together with floral
and geometric patterns. English Central Bank and Iran Cheque wording
also appears within the reverse layout.
Compare the script, central ornamentation, numerical denomination and
border details when matching the note with a catalogue image.
Full-Side Verification
Compare Front and Reverse Together
Do not assign the note to W154C from the dam image alone. Confirm the
reverse arrangement, dimensions, watermark, security threads and
signature at the same time.
A complete two-sided comparison reduces the risk of confusing this
cheque with another high-denomination Iranian issue.
🧭 A Collector Issue Defined by Release and Variety
Pick W154C is particularly useful in a catalogue-based collection because
it cannot be described accurately by denomination alone. Its collector
identity is formed by the combination of the large format, original
2008-series preparation, later release association, signature and
distinctive front-and-back design.
A beginner may use the note to learn why two products labelled
“2,000,000 Rials” are not necessarily duplicates. An advanced collector
may separate the available signature varieties, inspect the security-thread
types or compare the cheque with the newer 2,000,000 Rials / 200 Tomans
transitional issue.
For dealers, accurate use of Pick W154C prevents this product from being
mixed with later two-million-Rial inventory. That distinction gives the
buyer a clear understanding of the exact note, format and series being
ordered.
🔎 Reverse Denomination Detail
Collectors examining this issue may notice an unusual detail on the
reverse. The numerical denomination is displayed as
2000000, while catalogue transcriptions of the English
wording record “ONE MILLION RIALS.”
This apparent mismatch should be documented as a printed characteristic
of the issue rather than silently corrected in a collection record. The
Persian denomination and numerical value on the cheque identify the note
as two million Rials.
Numerical Value
The printed numerical denomination identifies the cheque as
2,000,000 Rials.
Persian Value
The Persian denomination wording corresponds to two million Rials and
supports the intended face value.
English Wording
The reverse English text is a catalogue-worthy print detail that
collectors can record when studying the issue.
✍️ Signature Variety Identification
Pick W154C is associated with more than one signature entry. Therefore,
collectors building a detailed variety collection should inspect the
printed signature rather than assuming that every W154C example is
identical.
Tahmaseb Mazaheri Variety
Earlier Signature Association
This signature is associated with the original period in which the
cheque was prepared. Collectors may record it as a separate variety
within the W154C catalogue position.
Mahmoud Bahmani Variety
Later Released Variety
A separate W154C entry is associated with the Mahmoud Bahmani
signature and the quantity released during the later circulation
period.
Product Image Check
Verify the Supplied Signature
Examine the product photographs or contact the store when a specific
signature is required. Unless a signature is guaranteed in the
product selection, the available example may depend on current stock.
✨ UNC Condition Assessment
The banknote is offered in UNC (Uncirculated) condition.
This grade is intended for an unused example without circulation wear,
deliberate folds, writing or general handling damage.
Paper Surface
The paper should remain clean and free from stains, writing, tape,
mounting residue or prolonged wallet handling.
Corners and Margins
Examine all four corners and the long margins for circulation wear,
compression or edge damage before placing the note in an album.
Original Paper Structure
The cheque should retain its natural paper character and should not
be pressed, washed, trimmed, laminated or otherwise altered.
Normal characteristics resulting from printing, mechanical counting,
original bundling or storage should be assessed separately from actual
circulation damage.
🛡️ Printing & Security Examination
Authenticity assessment should consider the full issue profile. Collectors
should not rely on one isolated feature when the paper, watermark, threads,
printing, serials and design can be examined together.
Ferdowsi Watermark
A portrait watermark of Ferdowsi appears within the paper together
with an electrotype denomination element. Inspect it in transmitted
light without folding the cheque.
Windowed Security Thread
The issue includes a windowed thread with demetalized denomination
details. Compare the placement and repeated elements with a reliable
catalogue example.
Solid Security Thread
A separate solid thread with printed Persian script forms another
part of the cheque’s security arrangement.
Fine Background Printing
Examine the detailed lines, decorative transitions and small printed
elements for clarity and consistent registration.
Serial Information
Check the serial-number format, spacing, ink and relationship to the
surrounding design. Supplied serial numbers may differ from the
product photographs.
Complete Catalogue Match
Confirm the denomination, W154C reference, dimensions, designs,
signature, watermark and security threads as one complete profile.
🔄 W154C Compared with Newer 2M-Rial Issues
Iran later introduced another two-million-Rial format associated with a
transitional Toman presentation. Although both products share the broad
Rial denomination, they belong to different designs and catalogue
positions.
- Check whether the note carries Pick W154C
- Confirm the large 160 × 75 mm format
- Look for the Karoun 3 Dam front design
- Verify the Persian calligraphy and decorative reverse
- Inspect the Ferdowsi watermark and two security threads
- Do not catalogue it as the newer 200-Toman transitional note
🎯 Collector & Dealer Use Cases
- Filling the Pick W154C position in an Iranian collection
- Adding the classic large-format two-million-Rial cheque
- Comparing the available W154C signature varieties
- Studying the unusual reverse denomination wording
- Replacing a circulated example with an UNC note
- Separating older and newer two-million-Rial dealer inventory
✅ Product Verification Checklist
- One individual 2,000,000-Rial Iran Cheque is included
- Catalogue reference is Pick W154C
- Large paper format measures approximately 160 × 75 mm
- Front design features the Karoun 3 Dam
- Banknote is supplied in UNC condition
- Serial number and available signature may differ from the images
🗂️ Storage for the Large W154C Format
Because this cheque measures approximately 160 × 75 mm, select a
collector-safe PVC-free sleeve that provides sufficient clearance around
all four edges. Do not force the note into a sleeve designed for smaller
modern Iranian issues.
Store the cheque flat and away from prolonged sunlight, high humidity and
excessive heat. Avoid folding, laminating, trimming or attaching adhesive
material directly to the paper.
Record the denomination, Pick reference, signature and serial number on a
separate album insert. This allows detailed variety tracking without
writing on the cheque itself.
Catalogue-Level Check
Denomination and W154C reference reviewed before packing
Large-Format Protection
Prepared to reduce movement and edge pressure during transit
Worldwide Dispatch
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📦 Individual Pick W154C Availability
The stock quantity displayed on this page represents individual W154C
cheques. When several units are ordered, the supplied notes may carry
different serial numbers or available signature varieties while retaining
the same denomination, catalogue type and listed condition.