The front depicts the portrait of Ayatollah Sayyid Hassan Modarres, born in 1870, was an influential Iranian cleric and political leader of the early 20th century. Educated in Najaf, he became actively involved in the Iranian constitutional movement, aimed at limiting the powers of the monarchy and establishing a constitutional government. As a member of the Majlis, he strongly defended national sovereignty and opposed foreign influence, notably British and Russian. Modarres also opposed the centralizing and modernizing policies of Reza Shah, which led to his arrest and exile. His legacy, marked by resistance against tyranny and defense of constitutionalism, is celebrated in Iran, especially after the 1979 revolution.
The reverse side shows the Islamic Parliament in Tehran, known as Majles, is the legislative body of the Islamic Republic of Iran, consisting of 290 members elected for four years. It legislates, ratifies international treaties, approves the budget and supervises the government. Elections are regulated by the Guardian Council, which approves candidates and can veto laws. Created after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the Majles operates under the influence of the Supreme Leader, with diverse political factions within it. Parliament sits in Tehran and is a key institution in Iran's political landscape despite limitations imposed by other organs of power.
