The 500 Afghanis banknote issued in 1991 reflects a turbulent era in Afghanistan’s history marked by political upheaval and conflict. This uncirculated note features intricate traditional Afghan designs symbolizing the country’s rich cultural heritage during the early 1990s. A prized collectible for serious numismatists.
Obverse
Reddish-brown, deep green and deep brown on multicolor underprint. Bank arms with horseman at top centre, horsemen competing in Buzkashi at right.
Reverse
Deep green on multicolor underprint. Bala Hissar fortress at Kabul at left centre.
Lettering: Da Afghanistan Bank
Printer
Goznak (Гознак, Экспедиция заготовления государственных бумаг), Russian Federation (1818-date)
Comments
Bala Hissar (“High Fort”) is an ancient fortress located in the south of the old city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century AD.
Signatures:
P#60a – governor Abdul Basir Ranjbar and minister of finance Mohammad Kabir (1985-1988)
P#60b – governor Abdul Wahab Safi and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1990)
P#60c – governor Khalilullah Sediq and minister of finance Mohammad Hakim (1991)
P#60a – P#60b Security Thread: Solid thin 0.5 mm. Watermark: None.
P#60c Security Thread: Solid thin 0.5 mm and solid thick 1 mm (later).
P#60c ecist with and without yellow UV-activity on obverse (see pictures hereunder:
P#60c; Without UV activity obverse
P#60c; With UV activity obverse
UV: Value fluoresces blue or yellow (later).
P#60a blue
P#60a yellow (circa 1988)
P#60b (1990) yellow
P#60c (1991) yellow
© gyoschak
P#60c thin security line
© Henksmunten
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 | 500 Afghanis (أفغاني) (500 AFA) |
| Currency | First Afghani (1923-2003) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 151 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
202088
|
| References | TBB# 344, P# 60a-60c |
