Iran - Banknote of 20 000 Rials ND (2014/2021, New (P153d)

The front depicts the portrait of Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini (1902-1989) was an Iranian religious leader who led the Iranian Revolution of 1979, overthrowing Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran, a theocracy based on Islamic principles . A vocal critic of the Shah's regime and exiled for more than 14 years, Khomeini returned to Iran in 1979 to take power as Supreme Leader.

The reverse side shows the wind screen of Aghazadeh Mansion in Abarkooh is a masterpiece of traditional Iranian architecture, designed to capture and direct cool wind into the interior of the building to cool it on hot days deserts. This windbreak, or badgir, is remarkable for its impressive size and intricate decorative details, while using local materials such as brick and rammed earth for optimal thermal insulation. In addition to its practical function, it represents a significant example of how ancient architecture adapts to climatic challenges and is carefully preserved as cultural heritage.