Country:

Afghanistan

Series:

1933~1973 - 5th King Mohammed Zahir Shah

Catalog codes:

Colnect codes AF-000021
World Coins km954.1

Variants:

2

Themes:

Coats of Arms

Issued on:

1961

Last issue date:

1961

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Mints:

Kabul mint, Afghanistan

Composition:

Nickel clad Steel

Edge:

Plain/smooth

Orientation:

Coin alignment ↑O↓

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Not decorated. Both sides

Weight:

5.3 grams

Diameter:

25.1 mm

Thickness:

1.6 mm

Face value:

2 ؋ - Afghan afghani

Composition Details:

93% mild-steel, 7% Nickel

Description:

Front: (value) ٢ (2) above currency
legend: (top texted value) دؤه (Dwa, Two)
(left) spike, grain
(right) Three 5 pointed stars, pointed to the center) ***
(bottom, currency) افغانۍ (Afghani)
Back: Mythical eagle carrying a golden crown for King Yama, the First King of Afghanistan, in front of sun (21 rays)
legend: (state name in Afghanic, Dari & Pashto) افغانستان (Afġānistān, Afghanistan)
(bottom, Afghanic text, year) ١٣٤٠ (SH1340 / May 1961)