The 50 Afghanis banknote issued in 1991 reflects a challenging era in Afghanistan marked by political instability and conflict. This uncirculated note displays traditional Afghan motifs combined with intricate design elements, representing the country’s rich cultural heritage during the early 1990s. A prized collectible for numismatics enthusiasts.
Obverse
Seal of The Afghanistan Bank – which depict an Eucratides I-era coin (171-145 BC) with a cornucopia in front in upper centre, and Afghan ornamental pattern
Reverse
Darul Aman Palace near Kabul
Watermark
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Printer
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
Date of issue: 10.12.1980.
P#57a Signature 1: governor Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and minister of finance Abdul Wakil.
P#57a Signature 2: governor Abdul Basir Ranjbar and minister of finance Mohammad Kabir (1985-1988).
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P#57b (1991) Signatures : governor Khalilullah Sediq and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim.
UV activity:
P#57a
P#57b
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Watermark: Khalq coat of arms.
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 | 50 Afghanis (أفغاني) (50 AFA) |
| Currency | First Afghani (1923-2003) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 134 × 58 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
202718
|
| References | P# 57, TBB# 341a1, 341a2, etc. |
