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📌 General Information
Country: Afghanistan
Denomination: 500 Afghanis
Year: 1977
Catalog (Pick): P-52a
Issuer: Bank of Afghanistan
👤 Portrait
The note features President Mohammed Daoud Khan
He was the first President of Afghanistan (1973–1978)
His portrait appears on the left side
🎨 Design & Colors
Dominant colors:
Light green
Pink / reddish-brown
Beige tones
Rich Islamic geometric patterns and floral decorations
Traditional Afghan artistic style
🔍 Front Details
Large “500” in corners
Text in Pashto/Dari (Arabic script)
Serial number printed in black
Signatures of officials in the center
National emblem at the bottom center (eagle with mosque)
🏛️ Back (Typical for this type)
(Not shown in your photo, but standard for this issue)
Architectural or cultural imagery
Continuation of intricate patterns
🧾 Your Note’s Condition
From the holder:
Grade: Choice About Uncirculated (58)
Means:
Very light handling
Nearly crisp
No heavy folds
Encapsulated by DIM Currency (KSA)
💰 Estimated Value 💵
(Approximate market range)
AU condition (like yours):
👉 $20 – $60 USD
Higher if:
Perfect UNC condition
Rare serial numbers
⭐ Collector Notes
Popular due to:
Portrait of Daoud Khan
Pre-Soviet Afghanistan era
Not very rare, but historically important