The 10 Afghanis banknote issued in 1977 represents a turbulent period in Afghanistan’s history, just before the 1978 Saur Revolution. This uncirculated banknote features traditional Afghan motifs and symbols reflective of the country’s culture and heritage during the late 1970s. A significant piece for collectors interested in modern Afghan currency.
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 |
