2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah 1337 (1958) front 2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah 1337 (1958) back
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2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah

1337 (1958) year
Aluminium 2.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
King
Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1337 (1958)
Calendar
Iranian - Persian
Value
2 Afghanis (أفغاني) (2&nbspAFA)
Currency
First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7774
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Denomination within inner circle

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
دوى افغاني
٢
١٣٣٧

Translation:
Two Afghanis
2
1337

Edge

Milled

Comment

This issue was withdrawn and demonetized due to extensive counterfeiting.

actual size is 24.8 mm

Interesting fact

The 2 Afghanis coin from 1958 featuring Muhammed Zahir Shah is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the king's image, signifying the country's transition from a traditional Islamic state to a modern, secular monarchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1337 (1958)  - - - - - -

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