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In snub to UN sanctions, Iran introduces atomic banknotes |
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Monday, 12 March 2007 |
Iran Focus
 Tehran, Iran, Mar. 12 – In yet another snub to the United Nations Security Council which has imposed economic sanctions on Iran over its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment, the Islamic Republic on Monday introduced a new banknote carrying the atomic symbol.
The new 50,000 rial note displays a map of Iran with a giant atom and orbiting electrons on it. On its back, the note features a portrait of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
The new note is worth the equivalent of about $5.40 - more than twice the amount of Iran’s previous highest denomination.
Officials announced that six million copies of the notes were circulated through the state banks.
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