2 afghanis 1948 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 28 )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 2 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 28. The note features a front side design that is blue and multicolored, depicting King Muhammad Zahir.

Printing of this banknote was conducted by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom. The dimensions of the banknote are 133 x 56 mm, and it is made of paper.

This note is primarily black in color. King Muhammad Zahir Shah ruled Afghanistan from 1933 until 1973.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1327 (1948)
Printing office: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Paper: paper
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 133 x 56 mm
Pick catalog: 28

About this banknote

The Bank of Afghanistan issued the 2 Afghani banknote in 1948. This series was part of post-World War II efforts to update and standardize the currency under the reign of King Muhammad Zahir Shah. The notes were printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, a prominent security printing firm of the time.

The front side of the note features a blue and multicolor design with a portrait of King Muhammad Zahir Shah. The reverse side displays the landscape of Bala Hissar, an ancient fortress in Kabul. The banknote is identified as Pick number 28 and measures 133 x 56 mm. It was printed on paper with precise detailing by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company.