Yemen 1000 Rials UNC Banknote | 2017 | P#40

Obverse | Sultan’s Palace in Seiyun

The front features the Sultan’s Palace in Seiyun, Hadramaut. Its large multi-storey form creates a strong architectural centerpiece and gives the denomination an immediately recognizable appearance.

The palace imagery also connects the note with the architectural traditions of Hadramaut. In contrast to banknotes centered on portraits or industrial themes, P#40 uses a major cultural landmark as its principal obverse subject. Consequently, it fits naturally into collections focused on Yemeni architecture as well as denomination-based currency albums.

Reverse | Bab Al-Yaman Gate in Sana’a

The reverse presents Bab Al-Yaman in Sana’a, the historic gateway associated with the old walled city. The scene shifts the geographical focus from Seiyun in Hadramaut to Yemen’s capital, creating a clear relationship between two different architectural traditions.

Furthermore, Bab Al-Yaman gives the reverse a distinctive urban character. When both sides are viewed together, the banknote connects a monumental palace with one of Yemen’s best-known historic gateways. Therefore, architecture remains the central visual theme throughout the entire note.

• Issuer: Central Bank of Yemen.
• Material: Traditional paper banknote construction.
• Obverse landmark: Sultan’s Palace in Seiyun, Hadramaut.
• Reverse landmark: Bab Al-Yaman Gate in Sana’a.
• Catalogue position: P#40 within the modern denomination sequence.
• Variation notice: Serial numbers and production details may differ from the photographed example.

Why the 1000 Rials Completes the Modern Group

Collectors assembling the 2017–2018 group can progress through 100, 200, 500, and finally 1000 Rials. Therefore, this denomination occupies an important finishing position within that compact four-note sequence.

Its role is also easy to understand in an album. While the preceding denominations introduce their own cultural and architectural subjects, P#40 closes the group at its highest face value. As a result, collectors missing only the final denomination can use this single-note listing to complete the sequence without purchasing another full set.

Architecture from Hadramaut to Sana’a

Both sides of P#40 focus on architecture, yet they represent different regions and building traditions. The Sultan’s Palace gives the obverse a monumental Hadrami identity, whereas Bab Al-Yaman introduces the historic urban character of Sana’a on the reverse.

Because of this contrast, the note has relevance beyond a standard Yemen denomination collection. For example, it can also complement thematic collections centered on palaces, historic gateways, Middle Eastern architecture, capital cities, or landmarks represented on paper money.

Within the modern four-denomination group, the 1000 Rials note follows the 100, 200, and 500 Rials issues. It therefore occupies the highest denomination and closing position of the P#37–P#40 sequence.

Collectors who already own the first three notes can use P#40 to finish the group. Alternatively, collectors beginning with the highest denomination can later work downward through P#39, P#38, and P#37 to build the complete sequence.

• Single banknote: One authentic Yemen 1000 Rials note.
• 2017 issue: Modern Central Bank of Yemen design.
• Palace obverse: Features the Sultan’s Palace in Seiyun.
• Gateway reverse: Features Bab Al-Yaman in Sana’a.
• UNC condition: Suitable for clean collector presentation.
• Final set position: Highest denomination in the P#37–P#40 group.

• Use archival protection: Store the note in an acid-free banknote sleeve.
• Preserve UNC quality: Handle the edges carefully and minimize direct surface contact.
• Control the environment: Keep the banknote in a cool and dry storage area.
• Avoid prolonged light: Limit direct sunlight and strong UV exposure.

The Yemen 1000 Rials 2017 P#40 combines the Sultan’s Palace in Seiyun with Bab Al-Yaman in Sana’a while completing the highest denomination position of the modern P#37–P#40 sequence.