Afghanistan – Banknotes

Afghan banknotes include issues of the afghani, reflecting the country’s economic, political and cultural development from the early 20th century to the present. The series feature historical figures, national heritage, Islamic artistic elements, mountainous landscapes, local fauna and symbolic motifs representing Afghan identity, accompanying monetary reforms, periods of instability, governmental changes and phases of financial modernization. Due to their design variety, variants, signatures and historical relevance within Central Asia and the Middle East, Afghan paper money is appreciated in international numismatics and sought after by world banknote collectors.