20 Rials – Portraits of Two Pahlavi Monarchs – 1357 (1978)

A scarce 20 Rials commemorative coin from the Pahlavi era, minted in 1357 (1978).
One side features the portrait of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last monarch of the Pahlavi dynasty, along with a Persian inscription.
The reverse shows Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the dynasty.
This coin was issued to commemorate national development and modernization programs of the late Pahlavi period, symbolizing continuity between father and son within the ruling line.
Details:
• Denomination: 20 Rials
• Material: Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni)
• Diameter: approx. 30 mm
• Weight: approx. 11 g
• Year: 1357 (1978)
• Condition: Very Good
A desirable collectible from the final year of the Pahlavi era, appreciated by collectors of modern Middle Eastern numismatics.