The 25,000 Iraqi Dinar note is the second highest denomination in the current Iraqi series. The Central Bank of Iraq issues it in two catalogue versions. The first is listed as Pick P-96 and is dated 2003 to 2010. The enhanced version is listed as P-102 and is dated 2013 to 2023. Both are about 177 x 78 mm in catalogues and carry a horse head watermark. The Central Bank of Iraq lists red as the dominant colour.
This guide explains the specifications step by step, from simple checks to advanced ones. If you plan to buy iraqi dinar notes, it will help you know what a genuine 25,000 note looks like.
Quick Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuer | Central Bank of Iraq |
| Denomination | 25,000 Iraqi dinars (IQD) |
| Earlier version | Pick P-96, Banknote Book B352, dated 2003 to 2010 |
| Enhanced version | Pick P-102, Banknote Book B356, dated 2013 to 2023 |
| Size | 177 x 78 mm in catalogues and 175 x 78 mm in the CBI leaflet |
| Dominant colour | Red, with yellow, tan and purple in the design |
| Front (enhanced) | Woman carrying a jug on her shoulder and a modern tractor plowing a field |
| Back (enhanced) | King Hammurabi receiving the law, with Babylonian motifs |
| Watermark | Horse head |
| Security thread (enhanced) | 4 mm purple to green RollingStar Cube windowed thread with demetalized Arabic text |
| Printer (enhanced) | Giesecke+Devrient |
What Is the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar Note?
It is a standard circulation banknote issued by the Central Bank of Iraq. Catalogues list the first version as part of the series issued in 2003, after the Coalition Provisional Authority gave the CBI guidelines for a new set of notes. The enhanced version carries the same denomination with more security features. The CBI states that its current series circulates alongside the older notes and that it has no intention to withdraw the older ones.
How Big Is the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar Note?
Catalogue records list 177 mm long and 78 mm wide for both versions. The CBI’s own leaflet lists 175 x 78 mm. Because the two sources differ by 2 mm, use size as a guide and not as your only check. You can compare it with our guide to 50,000 Iraqi Dinar note specifications.
What Is the Design of the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar Note?
Earlier version (P-96)
- Front: a Kurdish farmer holding a sheaf of wheat, a man plowing with a tractor and an Abbasid gold dinar coin
- Back: the Lion of Babylon, a snake carving, horses and King Hammurabi receiving laws from Shamash, shown on the upper part of the diorite stele of the Code of Hammurabi
Enhanced version (P-102)
- Front: a woman carrying a jug on her shoulder and a modern tractor plowing a field. The CBI describes the main motif as a female farmer in the field.
- Back: a fragment of the top of the Hammurabi stele showing the king receiving the laws from Shamash, the sun god. Numista also lists the Snake Dragon of Marduk and the Lion of Babylon attacking a man. It lists aurochs on glazed brick from the Ishtar Gate as well.
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian dynasty.
Security Features: Basic to Advanced
No single feature proves a note is genuine. Check several together.
1. Look and feel
- Check the size and the red dominant colour.
- Check the front and back designs above.
- The CBI prints certain motifs in intaglio on all denominations. These areas feel raised against the background.
- A tactile feature sits on the front along the left edge. The number of circles or bars changes with each denomination.
2. Hold it to the light
- Look for the horse head watermark. It should be clear and not look printed on the surface.
3: Tilt the note
- On the enhanced version, look for the 4 mm windowed thread. Catalogues describe a purple to green shift.
- The CBI says the thread on its four larger denominations has a set movement sequence and a colour shift effect.
- The CBI also says SPARK ink on those denominations gives a colour changing effect. Catalogues list a purple SPARK feature on the front.
4: Look closer
- Use a magnifier to read the demetalized Arabic text on the thread.
- Catalogues list a verified thread on the enhanced version. Numista lists a wide windowed security strip and a holographic band.
- The CBI says all denominations have areas printed with fluorescent ink that shows only under UV light.
- Check the serial number.
What Does UNC Mean for a 25,000 Iraqi Dinar Note?
UNC stands for uncirculated. An uncirculated note was never used in daily transactions. A true UNC 25,000 note should have:
- No folds or creases
- Sharp, square corners
- Crisp paper
- Bright, clean colours
- No stains or marks
- A clear watermark and an unbroken thread
Even one fold removes the UNC grade. Our grading guide explains every grade from Good to UNC.
Which Dates and Signatures Appear on the Enhanced Version?
Numista lists dates of 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023. The governor signatures listed are Abdul Basit Turki Saeed (2013), Ali Mohsen Ismail Al-Alaq (2015, 2018, 2020 and 2023) and Mustafa Ghaleb (2020 and 2021). Catalogues also list replacement notes for the earlier version. A replacement note is printed to replace a note that was damaged or misprinted during production.
Where to Find 25,000 Iraqi Dinar Notes
Choose a seller that shows real photos and states the condition of each note. You can browse our iraqi dinar for sale to compare bundle sizes. Many collectors prefer to buy iraqi dinar online because they can compare denominations in one place. If you are looking at dinar for sale from other sellers, check every listing against the specifications above. The same applies to any iqd for sale listing, so you know what you are getting. Whichever iraqi dinar notes you choose, keep them in archival sleeves and hold them by the edges.
FAQs
What size is the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar note?
Catalogue records list 177 x 78 mm. The Central Bank of Iraq lists 175 x 78 mm in its leaflet.
What colour is the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar note?
The Central Bank of Iraq lists red as the dominant colour. Catalogues also list yellow, tan and purple in the design.
What is on the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar note?
The enhanced version shows a woman carrying a jug and a tractor plowing a field on the front. The back shows King Hammurabi receiving the law, along with Babylonian motifs.
What security features does the 25,000 Iraqi Dinar note have?
It has a horse head watermark and a 4 mm windowed thread with demetalized Arabic text. It also has SPARK colour changing ink, intaglio print, UV fluorescent ink and a tactile feature for the visually impaired.
Are there different versions of the 25,000 note?
Yes. Catalogues list P-96, dated 2003 to 2010 and the enhanced P-102, dated 2013 to 2023.
What does UNC mean?
UNC means uncirculated. The note was never used in daily transactions and has no folds, creases or wear.
Who prints the enhanced 25,000 note?
Catalogue records list Giesecke+Devrient for the enhanced version. The 2010 record for the earlier version lists De La Rue.
