The 10 Afghanis banknote issued in 1975 dates back to the reign of King Mohammed Zahir Shah, representing a period before the political upheavals that shaped modern Afghanistan. This uncirculated note features detailed national symbols and artistic elements reflecting Afghan identity in the 1970s. A valuable piece for collectors of modern numismatic history.
Obverse
Portrait of the first President of Afghanistan Mohammed Daoud Khan (1909-1978)
Reverse
Qal’a-i-Bost fortress of Lashkargah
Watermark
© oXide3030 (CC BY-NC-SA)
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
Signatures: governor Mohammad Hakim and minister of finance Sayed Abdulillah.
Date of issue: 20.10.1974.
UV activity obverse:
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Afghanistan (د افغانستان بانک) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1973-1978) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1352-1356 (1973-1977) |
| Calendar | Iranian – Persian |
| Value | 10 Afghanis (أفغاني) (10 AFA) |
| Currency | First Afghani (1923-2003) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 55 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
202702
|
| References | P# 47 |
