2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah

Features

Location	Afghanistan
Issuing entity	Da Afghanistan Bank
King	Muhammed Zahir Shah (1933-1973)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1340 (1961)
Calendar	Iranian - Persian
Value	2 Afghanis (2 AFA)
Currency	First afghani (1925-2003)
Composition	Nickel clad steel
Weight	5.3 g
Diameter	25.1 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 3409
References	KM# 954, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 93 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Radiant eagle statue, with wings spread

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
أفغانستان
١٣٤٠

Translation:
Afghanistan
1340

Reverse

Wheat sprig left of denomination

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
دوی
۲
افغانی

Translation:
Two
2
Afghanis

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Comments

There is evidence that shows that the KM#954.2 variety was the first Republican issue struck in 1973

See also

• 1 Afghani - Muhammed Zahir Shah
• 5 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah

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