Afghanistan: the currency. Description and photo

Like all countries, Afghanistan has its own state monetary unit. Currency Has received the name of the country - afghani. Currently in use are banknotes and coins. One afghani equals 100 pools. It is interesting that the use of debit and credit cards in this country is almost impossible, since ATMs in which you can withdraw cash or pay off arrears are only in Kabul. The history of Afghan money is quite interesting. We invite the reader to read it.

History

Afghanistan (AFN) was introduced in the twenty-sixth year. But until 1927, the Indian currency was used on the territory of Afghanistan. The first Afghan money was minted in the form of a silver (900-th test) ten-gram coin. Then, until the seventies, the monetary units of different states were used in everyday life. Afghanistan became the only official currency in 1978, after the introduction of Soviet troops into it.

The first banknotes were issued by the National Afghan Bank in 1935. Then, "Yes Afghanistan Bank" was established. And in 1939 the latter began to issue new national banknotes. In both banks before the Second World War, banknotes were freely exchanged for silver. After the April Revolution, Afghan money was printed in the Soviet Union. In the nineties, Afghanistan used the services of Russia on this issue.

Afghanistan is the national monetary unit of the state of Afghanistan. The currency that was in the country before the withdrawal of Soviet troops from it, in 1991, lost its force, but there was still some time in circulation. During the period of anarchy, various Afghans were used in the country. And until 2002, 2 types of currency were becoming more and more approved in circulation: government pressure and general access. Outwardly they almost did not differ. But the general's currency was valued somewhat cheaper.

Design

To date, coins of three denominations - 1, 2 and 5 afgani - are in circulation. They were replaced by old paper bills. All coins have a common design. On the front, in the middle, is the coat of arms of the country. It is depicted in the form of a mosque, which is surrounded by a wreath.

The Muslim temple is turned by the pulpit and prayer niche to Mecca. Two flags are located diagonally, on different sides of the mosque. In the center of the reverse is indicated the denomination, below is the year of issue of the coin. The inscription "Central Bank of Afghanistan" in Pashto language is engraved on the top. Externally, the coins have small differences:

• diameter;
• Edge (edge);
• The material from which they are made.

Afghanistan is the national monetary unit of the State of Afghanistan. Currency denomination of 1 unit is struck from steel clad with copper. Has a smooth edge. In a coin of 2 denominations, copper is replaced by nickel. Afghanistan with a denomination of 5 units is struck from brass and with a corrugated sheet.

Design of banknotes

Afghan banknotes are made from special paper containing watermarks. They depict a mosque. On the left in the bills there is a protective thread. According to Islamic customs, portraits on banknotes can not be printed, since it violates the commandment, which sounds like the biblical "do not get yourself an idol." Above and below, bills are decorated with national ornaments on both sides. On the reverse there is a frame. Above is the emblem of the bank. On banknotes, various mosques and the Sultan's tomb are mainly depicted.

Exchange Rates in the State of Afghanistan

The Afghan currency under the Taliban was exchanged to 85,000 units for one American dollar. In 2002, the rate was already 40,000 to one. After the change of government, the ratio changed by 14,000 to one. In December of the same year, the monetary reform was carried out and, as a consequence, the Afghan denomination. The country's leadership began printing money in Germany. The exchange of the old currency for a new one lasted 2 months. By the end of 2012, the rate of afghani to the euro was 10: 0.15; To the dollar - 10: 0.2, to the Russian ruble - 10: 6.19. Now one dollar can be bought for about 67 afghanis.