100 afghanis 1961 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 40 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 40, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features a multicolor underprint with King Muhammad Zahir depicted on the left. The banknote measures 156 x 66 mm and is printed on paper.
Produced by De La Rue, this banknote is primarily red in color. The State Bank issued 100 afghanis notes in conjunction with the country's transition to a new currency system in the early 1960s.
The front side design features a multicolor underprint with King Muhammad Zahir depicted on the left. The banknote measures 156 x 66 mm and is printed on paper.
Produced by De La Rue, this banknote is primarily red in color. The State Bank issued 100 afghanis notes in conjunction with the country's transition to a new currency system in the early 1960s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- King Muhammad Zahir
- Date of issue
- 1961
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- Red
- Dimensions
- 156 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 40
About this banknote
The Da Afghanistan Bank issued the 100 Afghanis banknote in 1961. The series was introduced during the reign of King Muhammad Zahir Shah. This issuance reflected ongoing modernization efforts under King Zahir's rule, aimed at stabilizing Afghanistan's currency and economy.
The front of the note prominently features a portrait of King Muhammad Zahir. The intricate multicolor underprint adds to the banknote's design. The back displays the Victory Arch in Paghman. Printed by De La Rue, this note is cataloged as Pick number 40.
