5 Afghanis

€1.00
IssuerAfghanistan
Year2004-2005
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Afghanis (أفغاني)
CurrencySecond afghani (2003-date)
CompositionBrass
Weight5.08 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.69 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1046, Schön#152
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Afghanistan adopted in 2002 consisting in a mosque with two Afghan flags. Inside the mosque, some steps which guide to the mehrab with a prayer rug. Surrounding the mosque, sheaves of wheat linked with a sunrise and the date of Afghanistan`s independence (1298 / ۱۲۹۸) according to the Persian calendar. In the bottom, a ribbon with the name of the country in Pashto.
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse lettering١٢٩٨ هـ ش افغانستان
(Translation: Anno Hegirae 1298 Afghanistan)
Reverse descriptionState Bank`s name, denomination and year of issue
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringد افغانستان بانک ٥ پنحه افغانی ۱۳۸۳
(Translation: Bank of Afghanistan 5 Five Afghanis 1383)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1383 (2004)  - ١٣٨٣ -
1384 (2005)  - ١٣٨۴ -
Catalog ID6611336770
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