1 Afghani 1340 (1961) front 1 Afghani 1340 (1961) back
1 Afghani 1340 (1961) photo
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1 Afghani

1340 (1961) year
Nickel clad steel 4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Issuing bank
Da Afghanistan Bank (د افغانستان بانک)
King
Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1340 (1961)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
1 Afghani (أفغاني) (1&nbspAFA)
Currency
First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4801
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

The face value surrounded by 10 starsAutomatically translated

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
یوة
١
افغاني

Translation: 1 Afghani

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Afghani coin from 1961 features a unique design, with the front side showcasing a stylized image of the Afghanistan coat of arms, which includes a mosque, a mihrab, and a minaret, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and cotton. The backside of the coin bears the denomination "1 Afghani" in Pashto and Dari languages, along with the year of minting "1340" in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for numismatists interested in the history and culture of Afghanistan.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1340 (1961)  - - - - - -

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