Forbidden Coin of Afghanistan and Set of 4 Pre-Taliban 1973-1991 Afghani Notes

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Forbidden Coin of Afghanistan. Now you can own one of the few surviving uncirculated examples of a forbidden coin! In 1961, the last king of Afghanistan, Muhammed Zahir Shah, ticked off the entire nation by minting the 5 afghani coin with his portrait. This blasphemous act led to the destruction of the vast majority issued, as graven images are expressly forbidden in both Muslim faith and Islamic law. About the size of a half dollar, each genuine coin is packaged in an informative album.

Set of 4 Pre-Taliban 1973-1991 Afghani Notes. This affordable set of four afghani banknote denominations represent the two major coups d'état that took place before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. You'll receive a 10 afghani from 1973 when the monarchy was abolished; as well as specimens denominated 100, 500 and 1,000 issued by the Democratic Republic from 1979-1991. These colorful, Uncirculated notes are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and protective billfold.