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500 Afghanis – Afghanistan

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: World of Adventure Series

Afghanistan

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Afghanistan

Period:

Islamic State

(1992—2002)

Currency:

First Afghani

(1923—2003)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 34.5 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 14.99 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #1029

Numista: #74033

Value

Exchange value: 500 AFA

Bullion value: $42.60

Obverse

Description:

Afghanistan emblem and denomination.

Inscription:

ISLAMIC STATE OF AFGHANISTAN

500 AFGHANIS

Translation:

ISLAMIC STATE OF AFGHANISTAN

500 AFGHANIS

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Languages: Pashto, Dari, English

Reverse

Description:

Colorful biplane flies past the Statue of Liberty at sunset. Cameo: Lindbergh.

Inscription:

THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE

CHARLES LINDBURGH

1996

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	10,000	Proof

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