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5 Afghanis
1357 (1978) year| Copper-nickel | 7.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1978-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1357 (1978) |
| Calendar | Iranian - Persian |
| Value | 5 Afghanis (أفغاني) (5 AFA) |
| Currency | First afghani (1925-2003) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value at center
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
پنځه
۵
افغانان
Translation: Five, 5, Afghanis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue: 23.04.1979
Interesting fact
The 5 Afghanis coin from 1978 features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and historical heritage. On the obverse side, the coin depicts a stylized image of the Afghanistan flag, which was designed in 1919 and features the classical Islamic colors of green, red, and white. The flag is surrounded by a wreath of wheat, which symbolizes the country's agricultural richness and its connection to the land. On the reverse side, the coin features a rendering of the famous Buddha statues of Bamiyan, which were built in the 6th century and were once a major tourist attraction in Afghanistan. The statues were tragically destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, but their legacy lives on through coins like this one. This coin is a reminder of Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage and its history of artistic and architectural achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1357 (1978) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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