25 IQD #641

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Al-Mustansiriya Madrasa (Al-Mustansiriya University), Baghdad. Founded in 1227 CE by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir, it is one of the oldest Islamic universities in the world and a significant example of medieval Islamic architecture. The building features the distinctive domed structure and fortress-like walls characteristic of Abbasid educational institutions. A date palm frond appears at upper right, symbolizing Iraq's agricultural heritage.

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Saddam Hussein (1937–2006), President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. Portrait shows him in civilian attire with suit and tie. The Arabic inscription at top reads 'Central Bank of Iraq'. The date shown is 1422 AH (2001 CE). Hussein appeared on Iraqi currency throughout his rule, with his portrait dominating banknote designs from the 1980s through 2003.

History

This 25 Dinars note belongs to the fourth issue of Iraqi currency under Saddam Hussein's Ba'athist regime, printed during the period 2001–2003. The note shows the Hijri date 1422 (corresponding to 2001 CE). This series was issued during the final years of Hussein's rule, under international sanctions following the 1991 Gulf War. The currency suffered severe inflation during this period. Following the 2003 invasion and fall of the Ba'athist government, these notes were demonetized and replaced by a new Iraqi Dinar series issued by the Coalition Provisional Authority and subsequent Iraqi government. Notes from this series remain common as they were printed in large quantities but are no longer legal tender.