Afghanistan Currency

Afghanistan Currency

Afghanistan Currency was redone in 2002. It has generally held its value of 50Afs/$1 (U.S.) since that time.

For reference, one piece of local nan is 8 Afs. We commonly purchase sugar for 35 Afs/kilo.

The correct name for the paper currency is "Afghani." The coins are also Afghani. A person from Afghanistan is called an "Afghan." This is a common cultural mistake made by foreigners when these two terms are incorrectly applied.

It is common to hear an Afghan use the word "rupee" when referring to their money. This is NOT to be confused with the Pakistani rupee. Until 1925, Afghanistan's currency used to be called the "Afghan Rupee."

The following is the list of denominations and explanation of pictures on each coin and bill. The descriptions came straight from Afghan personnel working in the Kabul Bank.

Below are pictures of each of these with the appropriate description under each image.