Description
๐ General Information
Country: Afghanistan
Denomination: 500 Afghanis
Year: 1977
Catalog (Pick): P-52a
Issuer: Bank of Afghanistan
๐ค Portrait
The note features President Mohammed Daoud Khan
He was the first President of Afghanistan (1973โ1978)
His portrait appears on the left side
๐จ Design & Colors
Dominant colors:
Light green
Pink / reddish-brown
Beige tones
Rich Islamic geometric patterns and floral decorations
Traditional Afghan artistic style
๐ Front Details
Large โ500โ 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)
๐๏ธ Back (Typical for this type)
(Not shown in your photo, but standard for this issue)
Architectural or cultural imagery
Continuation of intricate patterns
๐งพ Your Noteโs Condition
From the holder:
Grade: Choice About Uncirculated (58)
Means:
Very light handling
Nearly crisp
No heavy folds
Encapsulated by DIM Currency (KSA)
๐ฐ Estimated Value ๐ต
(Approximate market range)
AU condition (like yours):
๐ $20 โ $60 USD
Higher if:
Perfect UNC condition
Rare serial numbers
โญ Collector Notes
Popular due to:
Portrait of Daoud Khan
Pre-Soviet Afghanistan era
Not very rare, but historically important