20 Afghanis

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)
Issuing bank Bank of Afghanistan (د افغانستان بانک)
King Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type Standard banknote
Years 1318-1325 (1939-1946)
Calendar Iranian - Persian
Value 20 Afghanis (أفغاني) (20 AFA)
Currency First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition Paper
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
216059
References P# 24
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

King Muhammad Zahir at left.

Printer

Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1318 (1939)  Photo 100% P#24a; ۱۳۱۸
1325 (1946)  50% P#24b; ۱۳۲٥

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 20 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 99
Lot 2599
Internet Archive
31 Oct 2023 1318 (1939) – P#24a; ۱۳۱۸ VF USD 321.16
(EUR 298.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 20 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 89
Lot 917
Internet Archive
10 Jul 2023 Undetermined VF USD 281.28
(EUR 261.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 20 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 76
Lot 2
Internet Archive
28 Jan 2023 Undetermined VF USD 324.39
(EUR 301.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 20 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 62
Lot 596
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2022 Undetermined VF USD 424.62
(EUR 394.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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