Afghanistan SH1340 2 afghanis

from the Swisspat Collection

from the Swisspat Collection

This type was struck for the kingdom of Afghanistan in 1961 (Solar Hegira date 1340). It is a one year only issue from the Kabul mint.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.3 g, nickel-clad steel, 25.1 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 954.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• SH 1316 5 pul
• SH 1316 25 pul
• SH 1331 (1952) 25 pul, bronze
• SH 1331 (1952) 25 pul, copper-nickel
• SH 1336 (1957) 10 afghanis
• SH 1339/1960 4 grams
• SH 1339/1960 8 grams
• SH 1340 afghani
• SH 1352 (1973) 50 pul
• SH 1352 (1973) 5 afghanis
• Coins and currency dated 1961