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250 Afghanis Snow Leopard
1978 year| Silver (.925) (Copper .075) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1973-1978) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 250 Afghanis (أفغاني) (250 AFA) |
| Currency | First afghani (1925-2003) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Copper .075) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Snow panther.
Lettering:
٢۵٠
افغانی
Translation:
250
Afhanis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#978 has weight of 28.57 grams.KM#979 has weight of 28.28 grams.
Interesting fact
The 1978 Snow Leopard coin from Afghanistan is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin features a beautiful image of a snow leopard, an endangered species native to the region, on the obverse side. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an intricate design of a mosque, which is a prominent landmark in Afghanistan. The combination of these two distinct designs makes the coin a standout piece in numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 4387 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Afghanis (Snow Leopard) 1978 coin.
