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500 Afghanis Styracosaurus
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
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| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the national coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, comprising a stylised rising sun over a mihrab and pulpit, flanked by sheaves of wheat bound with a ribbon at the base, and surmounted by a five-pointed star. The circular legend DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 500 AFGHANIS is inscribed in two lines in the lower field beneath the arms. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed relief depiction of a Styracosaurus occupies the central field, the ceratopsian dinosaur rendered in left-facing profile with head lowered, its distinctive nasal horn and elaborate frill spikes prominently modelled. A designer's signature appears in the lower right field. The date 1994 is inscribed at the lower left, while the legend PREHISTORIC ANIMALS curves along the upper periphery and the species name Styracosaurus follows the right rim in a downward arc. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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