The 1000 Afghanis banknote issued in 2016 reflects Afghanistan’s efforts to modernize its currency while preserving cultural identity. As the highest-denomination note in circulation, it features enhanced security features alongside detailed depictions of Afghan landmarks and symbols. This uncirculated note is essential for collectors of contemporary world banknotes and modern Afghan currency.
Obverse
Red and purple print.
Mausoleum of Imam Ali at right. Bank seal at top right. Caligraphic bank name at top. Signatures at center. Watermark at left. Security strip at center left. Ornamental guilloche pattern and denomination rosettes.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
افغَانی ١٠٠٠
دَ افغَانِستان بانکَ
ددې سَنَد لرونکي ته وَعده وَركوي چي د غوښتني په وَخت کي زر افغَانی وَرکړي
دبانك دتولورئيس
دمَالي وزير
١٣٩۵
1000 ١٠٠٠
Translation: 1000 Afghanis. Bank of Afghanistan. The bearer of this banknote promises to pay one thousand afghanis on demand. Chief Executive Officer. Minister of Finance. 1395 (year of printing). 1000.
Reverse
Gray and purple print, black serial number.
Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani at centre. Pattern at left. Watermark at right. Security strip at centre left. Ornamental guilloche pattern and denomination rosettes.
Serial number at top left and centre right.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
١٠٠٠ Da Afghanistan Bank 1000
1000 Afghanis
١٠٠٠ افغَانی
Translation: 1000. Bank of Afghanistan. 1000 Afghanis.
Watermark
Value and ornament
Printer
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Features
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Da Afghanistan Bank (د افغانستان بانک) |
| Ruling authority | Islamic Republic (2004-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1387-1401 (2008-2022) |
| Calendar | Iranian – Persian |
| Value | 1000 Afghanis (أفغاني) 1000 AFN = GBP 11 |
| Currency | Second Afghani (2003-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 158 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number |
N# 216860
|
