10 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah
1336 (1957) year| Aluminium | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| King | Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1336 (1957) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 10 Afghanis (أفغاني) (10 AFA) |
| Currency | First afghani (1925-2003) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The 10 Afghanis coin featuring Muhammed Zahir Shah, which was minted in 1957, was the first coin to feature the image of a living person in Afghanistan's history. This was a significant departure from the country's previous coinage, which had typically featured abstract designs or images of historical figures. The decision to feature the king's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of the country's shift towards modernization and its efforts to establish a strong, centralized government.
