500 afghanis 1973 — Afghanistan ( Pick: 51 )

Region: Middle East & Asia

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 afghanis issued in Afghanistan in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 51.

The note features a blue color and includes a front side design with a multicolor underprint. It has dimensions of 167 x 69 mm and is signed by Governor Mohammad Hakim and Minister of Finance Sayed Abdulillah. The printing office for this note was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.

This banknote is made of paper. The Afghan currency underwent various changes in design features around the time of this issue.

Specifications

Signed by: Governor Mohammad Hakim and Minister of Finance Sayed Abdulillah
Date of issue: 26 November 1974
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Blue
Dimensions: 167 x 69 mm
Pick catalog: 51

About this banknote

The 500 afghanis banknote was issued by the Da Afghanistan Bank in the year 1973. This series was introduced following Afghanistan's transition from a monarchy to a republic after King Mohammed Zahir Shah was deposed in July 1973 by his cousin, Mohammed Daoud Khan.

The front of the banknote features a portrait on a multicolor underprint, signed by Governor Mohammad Hakim and Minister of Finance Sayed Abdulillah. The back side displays a landscape with a fortress and mountains. This note, identified as Pick number 51, was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, and measures 167 x 69 mm.