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Iran Unveils 10 Million Rial Note Amid Inflation Crisis

3/22/2026

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Iran introduced a new 10 million rial banknote to address severe inflation and cash shortages amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
The note, worth about $7, features the Jameh Mosque of Yazd and the Bam Citadel.
Inflation reached 62.2% in February 2026, the rial has fallen, and limited bank withdrawals have created public anxiety as people queue for cash.

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Iran introduced a new 10 million rial banknote to address severe inflation and cash shortages amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
The note, worth about $7, features the Jameh Mosque of Yazd and the Bam Citadel.
Inflation reached 62.2% in February 2026, the rial has fallen, and limited bank withdrawals have created public anxiety as people queue for cash.