Description
Afghanistan – 10 Afghanis Banknote (1961)
Country: Afghanistan
Issuing Authority: Bank of Afghanistan
Denomination: 10 Afghanis
Year of Issue: 1961
Pick Number: P-37a
Serial Number (shown): 35008273
Design Details
Front (Obverse):
Portrait of King Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
Denomination shown as “10 Afghanis”
Text in Dari (Persian)
Official seals and signatures of the Bank of Afghanistan
Back (Reverse):
Decorative traditional geometric and floral patterns
Central watermark area (blank circular space)
Physical Characteristics
Material: Paper
Color: Brown / Reddish-brown tones
Printing Style: Intaglio with fine ornamental details
Grading Information (Holder)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Choice Extremely Fine – 45
Grading Year: 2024
Condition Notes: Light circulation with strong detail, minimal folds
Historical Note
This banknote was issued during the reign of King Zahir Shah, the last king of Afghanistan, a period often considered one of the country’s more stable and modernizing eras.