Iraqi Banknotes in Circulation (2021)

# دليل الأوراق النقدية العراقية المتداولة  
## Iraqi Banknotes in Circulation

250 · 500 · 1000 · 5000 · 10000 · 25000 · 50000 Dinar  
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2021

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### يسرّ البنك المركزي العراقي أن يقدم لكم الأوراق النقدية العراقية المتداولة.

وتلقي هذا النشرة الضنية الضوء على العلامات الأمنية كدليل للجمهور وكذلك للشركات والمعارف التجارية التي تتعامل مع الأوراق النقدية بشكل يومي. وبالإضافة إلى العلامات الأمنية المحسّنة تتضمن الأوراق النقدية الجديدة علامات بارزة لتمكين ضعاف البصر من التعرف على فئات الأوراق النقدية باللمس.

ونحثكم على أخذ الوقت الكافي لتعتادوا على أوراقنا النقدية ومشاركة المعلومات عنها مع من حولكم. سيجري تداول سلسلة الأوراق النقدية الجديدة إلى جانب الأوراق النقدية القديمة ولا توجد لدينا نية لسحب أي من الأوراق النقدية القديمة من التداول.

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### تتمثل أهداف البنك المركزي العراقي الرئيسية في الحفاظ على استقرار الأسعار المحلية وضمان نظام مالي قائم على سوق تنافسية مستقرة. كما يهدف البنك المركزي العراقي إلى تعزيز النمو المستدام وفرص العمل والرخاء في العراق.

يتواجد المقر الرئيسي للبنك المركزي العراقي في بغداد، وله ثلاثة فروع في مدن البصرة والموصل وأربيل.

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### تتميز الأوراق النقدية العراقية بأكثر العلامات الأمنية تعقيداً وتم تصنيعها من أفضل أنواع الورق المستخدم في طباعة الأوراق النقدية جودة وأمناً. وتعتبر أي محاولة لتصنيع أو امتلاك أو تمرير أوراق نقدية مزيفة عملاً إجرامياً يحاسب عليه القانون بشدة، كما يجب تسليم أي أوراق نقدية مزيفة للشرطة أو البنك المركزي العراقي.

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### Central Bank of Iraq is pleased to present the Iraqi banknotes in circulation.

This technical leaflet highlights the security features and aims to be a guide to the public as well as to companies and commercial banks handling cash on a daily basis. In addition to the enhanced security features, the banknotes include raised printings to facilitate tactile recognition of the denominations by visually impaired users.

We encourage you to take your time to familiarize yourself with our banknotes and share the information with those around you. The current series of banknotes will be in circulation alongside the old banknotes, and there is no intention to withdraw the older banknotes from circulation.

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### The primary objectives of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) are to ensure domestic price stability and foster a stable competitive market based financial system. The CBI shall also promote sustainable growth, employment and prosperity in Iraq.

The headquarter of the Central Bank of Iraq is in Baghdad and has three branches: Basra, Mosul, and Erbil.

Iraqi banknotes are characterized by the most sophisticated security features and the highest quality of security paper. Any attempt to produce, hold or pass counterfeit banknotes is a criminal offence and there will be severe legal punishments for such acts. Counterfeit banknotes must be surrendered to the police or the Central Bank of Iraq.

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## Security Features  
### العلامات الأمنية

#### Watermark  
The watermark containing a horse head motif can be seen by holding the banknote against the light. The 50000 Dinar also contain a highlight displaying the denominational value.

#### Embedded Security Thread  
The security thread is visible as a continuous dark line with the inscription “Central Bank of Iraq” when the banknote is held against the light.

#### Intaglio Print  
On all denominations, certain motifs are printed in intaglio. These areas have a distinct tactile surface with a strong contrast to the background.

#### Invisible Block  
All denominations contain areas printed with fluorescent ink that becomes visible only under ultra violet light. This feature is also detectable by banknote processing devices.

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#### RollingStar® Security Thread  
The security of the four larger denominations has been enhanced by a security thread with a defined movement sequence and an additional colour-shift effect. When you hold the banknote against the light you will find the text “Central Bank of Iraq and the Assyrian palm tree.

#### SPARK® Optically Variable Magnetic Ink  
Optically variable magnetic ink delivers a unique dynamic colour-changing effect on each of the four larger denominations.

#### TWIN® Transparent Window  
A transparent window is placed on the right corner of the front banknotes. In see-through and on a bright background, the transparent window shows a black minaret. When held against a dark background, the denominational value becomes visible.

#### LEAD® Holographic Element  
The security foil stripe contains a holographic element displaying a palm tree and the denomination. An optical colour changing effect can be observed when the banknote is tilted.

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#### Tactile Feature for the Blind and Visually Impaired  
This feature is located on the front of the note, along the left-hand edge. The circles or bars whose count varies according to the denomination can be felt by touching. This makes it possible for users with visual problems to identify each denomination.

#### Seethrough Feature  
The element can be seen completely and in perfect register when the banknote is held against the light.

#### PEAK Pixel  
A tactile element that reveals the number 50000 in Arabic when the banknote is tilted.

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## 250 Dinars  
### دينار ٢٥٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Blue and Grey  
**Size:** 130 x 66 mm  
**Main Motif:** Arabic Astrolabe  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Blue and Grey  
**Main Motif:** Spiral Minaret in Samarra  

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## 500 Dinars  
### دينار ٥٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Green and Blue  
**Size:** 142 x 66 mm  
**Main Motif:** Dokan Dam  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Green and Blue  
**Main Motif:** Winged Ox  

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## 1000 Dinars  
### دينار ١٠٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Brown  
**Size:** 142 x 66 mm  
**Main Motif:** Logo of inscribing the South Iraqi Marshes in the List of the World Heritage (UNESCO) 2016  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Brown  
**Main Motif:** Mustansiriah School, Baghdad  

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## 5000 Dinars  
### دينار ٥٠٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Blue  
**Size:** 158 x 78 mm  
**Main Motif:** Gely Ali Beg Waterfall in Erbil  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Blue  
**Main Motif:** Al-Ekedher Fort  

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## 10000 Dinars  
### دينار ١٠٠٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Green  
**Size:** 170 x 78 mm  
**Main Motif:** The Freedom Memorial in Baghdad  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Green  
**Main Motif:** Curved Minaret in Mosul  

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## 25000 Dinars  
### دينار ٢٥٠٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Red  
**Size:** 175 x 78 mm  
**Main Motif:** Female Farmer in the Field  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Red  
**Main Motif:** King Hammurabi Receiving Insignia  

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## 50000 Dinars  
### دينار ٥٠٠٠٠

#### Front  
**Dominant Colour:** Brown, green  
**Size:** 159 x 65 mm  
**Main motif:** Water wheel on the Euphrates river, palm trees, Gali Ali Beg waterfall in Kurdistan  

#### Back  
**Dominant Colour:** Brown, green  
**Main Motif:** Iraqi Marshlands, Tigris and Euphrates rivers on a map  

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## The Complete Banknote Series  
### سلسلة الأوراق النقدية الكاملة