50 afghanis 1961 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 39, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote features a front design depicting the Mausoleum of King Nadir Shah in Kabul against a multicolor underprint.
The note's color is primarily green, and its dimensions are 156 x 66 mm. It is signed by King Muhammad Zahir Shah and produced by the printing office De La Rue.
The State Bank of Afghanistan issued this denomination during a period of coinage reform in the early 1960s, aiming to modernize the currency system.
The note's color is primarily green, and its dimensions are 156 x 66 mm. It is signed by King Muhammad Zahir Shah and produced by the printing office De La Rue.
The State Bank of Afghanistan issued this denomination during a period of coinage reform in the early 1960s, aiming to modernize the currency system.
Specifications
- Signed by
- King Muhammad Zahir Shah
- Date of issue
- 1961
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 156 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Bank of Afghanistan issued the 50 afghanis banknote in 1961. This series was introduced during the reign of King Muhammad Zahir Shah to consolidate and update the nation's currency. The notes were printed by De La Rue, a well-known security printing company.
The front side of this banknote features a portrait of King Muhammad Zahir Shah. The back side depicts the Mausoleum of King Nadir Shah in Kabul. The banknote is characterized by its green color and paper medium, with dimensions of 156 x 66 mm. It is cataloged under the Pick number 39.
