The 100 Afghanis banknote issued in 1979 marks a pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, coinciding with the Soviet invasion and significant political upheaval. This uncirculated note features traditional Afghan designs alongside symbols of state authority, reflecting the country’s cultural and historical context of that era. A key piece for collectors interested in Afghan numismatics.
Obverse
Deep-red violet on multicolor underprint. Bank arms with horseman at top centre. Farm worker in wheat field at right.
Reverse
Naghlu Hydroelectric dam in mountains at centre.
Lettering: Da Afghanistan Bank
Printer
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
Watermark: Khalq coat of arms at left (unissued 1978).
Watermark: None (later).
Security Thread: Solid 0.5 mm.
Date of issue: 10.12.1980.
Signatures 1 (P#58a): governor Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and minister of finance Abdul Wakil.
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Signatures 2 (P#58a): governor Abdul Basir Ranjbar and minister of finance Mohammad Kabir (1985-1988).
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Signatures (P#58b): governor Abdul Wahab Safi and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1990).
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Signatures (P#58c): governor Khalilullah Sediq and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1991).
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Obverse UV activity variations:
P#58a blue
P#58b (1990) and P#58c (1991) yellow
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Thin security thread in the middle of the banknotes
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Features
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Da Afghanistan Bank (د افغانستان بانک) |
| Ruling authority | Democratic Republic (1978-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1358-1370 (1979-1991) |
| Calendar | Iranian – Persian |
| Value | 100 Afghanis (أفغاني) (100 AFA) |
| Currency | First Afghani (1923-2003) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 142 × 62 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
202090
|
| References | P# 58, TBB# 342a1, 342a1s, etc. |
