50 rupees 1919 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 4 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 rupees issued in Afghanistan in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number 4, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this series.
The front side design features an elaborate green underprint with arms displayed at the top center. The dimensions of the banknote are 167 x 101 mm, and it is printed on paper.
This banknote is predominantly black in color. The State Bank of Afghanistan was established in 1939, which later oversaw currency issuance.
The front side design features an elaborate green underprint with arms displayed at the top center. The dimensions of the banknote are 167 x 101 mm, and it is printed on paper.
This banknote is predominantly black in color. The State Bank of Afghanistan was established in 1939, which later oversaw currency issuance.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1919
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 167 x 101 mm
- Pick catalog
- 4
About this banknote
The Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan issued this banknote in 1919. This series was introduced following Afghanistan's declaration of independence from British influence in August 1919. The currency aimed to assert national sovereignty and economic autonomy.
The front side of this 50 rupees note features the national arms at the top center, set against a green underprint with intricate black design elements. With a Pick number of 4, this note measures 167 x 101 mm and is printed on paper. This denomination is one of the early issues representing Afghanistan’s newly established fiscal independence.
