KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20 afghanis 1979 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 56 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
20 afghanis Afghanistan 1979 — Front side
Back side
20 afghanis Afghanistan 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 56.

The note features a multicolor underprint on the front side, with a dominant purple color. It is printed on paper and measures 125 x 56 mm. It is signed by Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and Abdul Wakil, with Goznak noted as the printing office.

The 20 afghanis note reflects a period of notable political transitions in Afghanistan. Major developments occurred leading up to the Soviet invasion in December 1979.

Specifications

Signed by
Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and Abdul Wakil
Date of issue
27 December 1981
Printing office
Goznak
Paper
paper
Colour
Purple
Dimensions
125 x 56 mm
Pick catalog
56

About this banknote

**About this banknote**

Da Afghanistan Bank issued the 20 Afghanis note in 1979. This series came during a period of economic adjustments and changes in Afghanistan. The note features the signatures of Ghulam Hussain Juwaini and Abdul Wakil, two key figures in the banking sector at the time.

The front side of the note displays a multicolor underprint with intricate patterns. The back side features an image depicting a historical Afghan scene, framed by ornate motifs. This banknote, identified as Pick number 56, was printed by the renowned Goznak printing office.

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