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500 Afghanis Olympics
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The state coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978–1987) depicted at centre, comprising a stylised mosque with a pulpit and mihrab, rising sun rays emanating from behind, flanked by symmetrical sheaves of wheat bound at the base, and surmounted by a five-pointed star. An open book is shown at the base of the central device, symbolising knowledge and the constitution. The circular legend DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 500 AFGHANIS appears in two lines in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A pair of ice dancers depicted in dynamic mid-performance pose at centre, the male and female figures shown in elegant skating attire with ice skates, rendered in relief against a smooth field. The legend XV WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES arcs along the upper periphery in bold lettering. The host city and year CALGARY · 1988 appear in the lower portion of the field, completing the commemorative inscription. |
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