The 1000 Afghanis banknote issued in 1991 is one of the highest denominations from a time of deep political and economic instability in Afghanistan. Despite the challenges of the era, this uncirculated note showcases detailed traditional Afghan artwork and national symbols, making it a standout piece for collectors of high-denomination banknotes and modern Afghan history.
Obverse
Dark-brown and deep red-violet on multicolor underprint. Bank arms with horseman at top centre. The Blue Mosque, also known as Shrine of Hazrat Ali, is a mosque located in the center of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. According to Islamic tradition, the remains of Ali bin Abi Talib Al-Balkhi, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed, are preserved here.
Reverse
The Taq-e Zafar (in English: Arch of Victory) is a triumphal arch located in Paghman, near Kabul. This monument commemorates the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 and Afghan independence after the defeat of the British in 1919.
Lettering:
Da Afghanistan Bank
1000 AFGHANIS
Printers
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
The Blue Mosque, also known as Shrine of Hazrat Ali, is a mosque located in the center of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. According to Islamic tradition, the remains of Ali bin Abi Talib Al-Balkhi, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed, are preserved here.
The Taq-e Zafar (in English: Arch of Victory) is a triumphal arch located in Paghman, near Kabul. This monument commemorates the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 and Afghan independence after the defeat of the British in 1919.
Watermark: Khalq coat of arms at left (unissued 1978).
Watermark: None (later).
P#61a – P#61b Security thread: solid thin 0.5 mm. Printer: Goznak.
Date of issue: 23.03.1981.
P#61c (1991) Security thread: solid thin 0.5 mm and thick 1 mm (later).
Signatures 1 (P#61a): governor Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and minister of finance Abdul Wakil.
Signatures 2 (P#61a): governor Abdul Basir Ranjbar and minister of finance Mohammad Kabir (1985-1988).
Signatures (P#61b): governor Abdul Wahab Safi and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1990).
Signatures (P#61c): governor Khalilullah Sediq and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1991).
Obverse UV activity variations:
P#61a blue
P#61a yellow (circa 1988)
P#61b (1990) yellow
P#61c (1991) yellow Printer: Goznak for Burhanuddin Rabbani (Daulati).
Printer: TDLR for Abdul Rashid Dostum (Jumbishi). Perfect yellow UV.
Lithographic print. Unknown printer. Perfect yellow UV without blue fibers.
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 | 1000 Afghanis (أفغاني) (1000 AFA) |
| Currency | First Afghani (1923-2003) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 160 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
201630
|
| References | TBB# 345, P# 61a-61c |
