50 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 50 Afghanis (أفغاني) (50 AFA)
Currency First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition Paper
Size 180 × 102 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
216836
References P# 25
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 right.

Reverse

Independence monument in Kabul, at centre.

Printer

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1318 (1939)  Photo $ 170 100% P#25a; ۱۳۱۸
1325 (1946)  29% P#25b; ۱۳۲٥

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 50 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 91
Lot 1495
Internet Archive
8 Aug 2023 1318 (1939) – P#25a; ۱۳۱۸ UNC USD 145.65
(EUR 135.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 AfghanisPicture 1 of a sold 50 Afghanis
Katz
Auction 62
Lot 598
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2022 1318 (1939) – P#25a; ۱۳۱۸ UNC USD 201.76
(EUR 187.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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