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50 Afghanis (افغانۍ ٥٠), Da Afghanistan Bank (Bank of Afghanistan), Kingdom of Afghanistan, 1330–1336 (1951–1957) (Pick 33)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1330-1336 (1951-1957)

Issuing entity

Afghanistan

This 50 Afghanis note was issued in Kingdom of Afghanistan by the Da Afghanistan Bank (Bank of Afghanistan), with dates recorded from 1330–1336 (1951–1957). It belongs to the First Afghani (1923-2003) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973). It measures 160 × 74 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33.

Obverse: King Muhammad Zahir at left. Reverse: Independence monument in Kabul. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Dates on the note follow the Persian calendar (Solar Hijri); Gregorian equivalents are given in brackets in the date field. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
160 × 74 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
First Afghani (1923-2003)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Da Afghanistan Bank (Bank of Afghanistan)

Design

Obverse
King Muhammad Zahir at left.
Reverse
Independence monument in Kabul.

Identification

Value
50 Afghanis (افغانۍ ٥٠)
Dates recorded
1330-1336 (1951-1957)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 33

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
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Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P33
  • NumistaN# 216846

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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