Afghan Afghani - New Afghani (2002-present) - Banknotes

Banknotes

On 7 October 2002, banknotes were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 Afghani. The 1, 2 and 5 Afghani notes were replaced by coins in 2005. In 2004 and 2008, the security features on several denominations were improved.

2002 Series
Image Value Dimensions Main Colour Description Date of
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse printing issue
1 Afghani 131 × 55 mm Pink Seal of Da Afghanistan Bank with Eucratides I-era coin. Mosque in Mazari Sharif 2002
(AH 1381)
October 7, 2002
2 Afghani Blue Paghman Gardens
5 Afghani Brown Bala Hissar
10 Afghani 136 × 56 mm Yellow green Ahmed Shah Durrasni mausoleum, Kandahar Paghman Gardens
20 Afghani 140 × 58 mm Brown Rowza Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni's Tomb Arg King's Palace
50 Afghani 144 × 60 mm Dark green Shah Do Shamira Mosque Salang Pass
100 Afghani 148 × 62 mm Violet Pul e Khishti Mosque Arch of Bost
500 Afghani 152 × 64 mm Blue Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Mosque in Herat Kandahar Airport tower
1000 Afghani 156 × 66 mm Orange Mazar Sharif Shrine of Hazrat Ali Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani Baba
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