New 2000 Iranian Rial banknote issued on 2 November 2005.

Description of Front of Banknote:

Portrait of Imam Khomeini in the left side with intaglio print.

Description of Back of Banknote:

View of the Holy Kaaba Building in Mecca.

General Characteristics:

1. The main color of the banknote is onion-skin purple. 
2. The dimensions of the banknote is 74 X 151 millimeters.  This is the same dimensions of the previous 2000 Iranian banknotes. 
3. The watermark is the portrait of Imam Khomeini in the paper and is visible from both sides.  It is the same as the portrait as used on the previous banknotes. 
4. Security thread of polyester with the microprint of the name of Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran in Farsi script.  Under UV light this thread is seen in green, blue and red colors.
5. On the front side on the lower-left there are two intaglio dots for the visually handicapped.
6. On the front side on the lower-left there is a "see through image" of the denomination (i.e. 2000) which is completed when held against a light. 
7. Latent image of 2000 is imbedded in the dark floral design on the front side left of the portrait of Imam Khomeini.  It can be seen when held horizontally under a light source.
8. The microprint of the name of Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran in Farsi script can be seen in the two purple rectangles on either side on the front upper side.
9. The serial number is in red color located on the lower right and upper left on the front side of the banknote.  It will fluoresce golden color under UV light. 
10. Invisible fibers are imbedded in the paper that will fluoresce green, blue, red, and yellow under UV light.
11. Invisible fluorescent ink is used on the front and back side of the banknote that will fluoresce light green under UV light. 

The previous purple 2000 Rial banknote issued on August 5, 1986 will continue to circulate as legal tender.