1000 afghanis 1967 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 46 )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1967. It is cataloged under Pick number 46, identifying it within the issue. The note features a multicolor underprint on the front side design.

This banknote measures 180 x 90 mm and is primarily brown in color. It is signed by Governor Habibullah Mali Achekzai and Minister of Finance Abdul Karim Hakimi. The printing office for this note is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.

The banknote was part of an effort by the State Bank of Afghanistan to modernize the currency. The issuance of this denomination reflects the initiatives taken during this period in the late 1960s.

Specifications

Signed by: Governor Habibullah Mali Achekzai and Minister of Finance Abdul Karim Hakimi
Date of issue: 31 May 1969
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Colour: Brown
Dimensions: 180 x 90 mm
Pick catalog: 46

About this banknote

The "Da Afghanistan Bank" issued this 1000 afghanis banknote in 1967. This release was during a period of modernization under King Mohammed Zahir Shah, aiming to develop Afghanistan's infrastructure and economy. The banknote printing was managed by De La Rue in London, a renowned security printing company.

The front side of the note features a portrait of an unidentified figure on a multicolor underprint. The back side displays a detailed illustration of a mountainous landscape, highlighting a tunnel that signifies infrastructural achievements of the era. The banknote measures 180 x 90 mm and prominently includes signatures from Governor Habibullah Mali Achekzai and Minister of Finance Abdul Karim Hakimi.