© MesBedes (CC BY-NC-SA)
© MesBedes (CC BY-NC-SA)
500 Afghanis Volleyball
1987 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1978-1992) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 500 Afghanis (أفغاني) (500 AFA) |
| Currency | First afghani (1925-2003) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 7 December 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
1988 Summer Olympics, Volleyball.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES 1988
1987
VOLLEYBALL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is the first foreign coin minted by the Havana Mint in Cuba.
Interesting fact
The 500 Afghanis (Volleyball) coin from Afghanistan, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 12g, features a unique design that showcases the country's national sport, volleyball. The coin's obverse side features the Afghanistan coat of arms, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a volleyball player in mid-air, with the background of a volleyball court. This coin was minted in 1987 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant for general circulation but rather for collectors and numismatists. It's an interesting fact that this coin was created to promote the sport of volleyball in Afghanistan and to commemorate the country's participation in international volleyball competitions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Afghanis (Volleyball) 1987 coin.
