This multi-colored 1986 25 Dinar note of Iraq features the portrait of Saddam Hussein and a picture of medieval horsemen charging on the front. It was an attempt to link Saddam with great military victories in past centuries. The note was the first to bear the Saddam's portrait. The back shows the ancient gate of Babylon at the left, below it is a lion frieze. In the center is the Martyr’s Monument (al-Shaheed) in Baghdad which was dedicated in 1983. When the note was issued it had an exchange rate of approximately $80 and was the largest denomination in circulation. It was in use at the time of the invasion of Iraq in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. In 1993 the note was suddenly withdrawn and declared worthless. The reason for Withdrawal was that due to massive human cost of Gulf and Iran wars he was ashamed of his military themed bill