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Afghanistan Banknote 100 afghanis 1977 DIM 150 AED

Name: Afghanistan Banknote 100 afghanis 1977 DIM 150 AED
Price: 150 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 150

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 2nd April 2026

Description

🏦 Banknote Overview
Country: Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Issuer: Bank of Afghanistan
Denomination: 100 Afghanis
Year: 1977
Catalog Reference: Pick #50c
Condition (graded): Extremely Fine (EF 40)
Grading Company: DIM Currency (as seen on holder)
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
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Key Features:
Portrait:
Depicts Mohammed Daoud Khan (President of Afghanistan 1973–1978).
Language:
Primarily Pashto/Dari (Arabic script)
Some English (e.g., “100 Afghanis”)
Color Scheme:
Dominant reddish-pink / maroon tones
Ornaments:
Intricate geometric and floral patterns
National emblem at center-bottom
Serial Number:
Printed in black (visible on right side and bottom left)
Denomination Placement:
Bottom right: “100 Afghanis”
Also embedded in design patterns
🏛️ Back (Reverse) Design
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Key Features:
Usually shows:
Architectural or cultural landmark
Fine line engraving typical of 1970s banknotes
Same color family (reddish tones) with detailed background patterns
🔐 Security Features (Typical for 1970s Notes)
Watermark: Visible when held to light
Fine line engraving: Prevents easy counterfeiting
Complex patterns: Difficult to reproduce
No modern features like holograms or security threads (common for that era)
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
Your note is graded EF 40, which means:
Light circulation
Minor folds but still sharp details
Estimated Value:
💵 $10 – $40 USD (can vary based on market demand and exact condition)

👉 The plastic holder and grading increase collector confidence and value.

⭐ Interesting Facts
This note comes from a pre-conflict era in Afghanistan (before major wars of the late 1970s–80s).
Features Mohammed Daoud Khan, who was overthrown in 1978 during the Saur Revolution.
Represents one of the last series before major political change.