Depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of Afghanistan, the country name in English above, the date below.

The emblem of the Republic of Afghanistan (1974-1980) features a stylized eagle spreading its wings. On the eagle's chest was placed a pulpit inscribed in a prayer niche, symbolizing a mosque. A wreath of wheat spikes surrounded the eagle and a rising sun surmounted it. The eagle recalled the legendary bird which placed the crown on the first Aryan King, a shepherd named Yama. The rising sun symbolized the new Republican era. On the scroll between the spikes was written in Pashto (The Republic of Afghanistan) and the date of the proclamation of the Republic according to the Solar Islamic calendar 26 Changash 1352.

The wheat spikes recalled how the Durani tribe got the power in 1747. After the murder of the Persian king Nadir Shah, the leaders of the Pashtun tribes met to decide of the future of the country. During the meeting, a dervish showed up and placed a wreath of wheat on the head of Ahmad Shah, who was immediatly proclaimed King.

Depicts a Marco Polo sheep over grass, with a numeral value at the right with Pashto letters above.

The Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii) is a subspecies of wild sheep native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, particularly the Pamir Mountains and surrounding areas. Named after the famed Venetian explorer Marco Polo, who encountered them during his travels in the 13th century, these sheep are renowned for their impressive curved horns, which can exceed 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length. They inhabit rugged and inaccessible terrain at high altitudes, often above 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), where they graze on alpine vegetation. Marco Polo sheep are adapted to extreme environments, with thick fur to withstand harsh winters and specialized hooves for navigating rocky terrain. Due to habitat loss, hunting pressure, and poaching, their populations are declining, leading to conservation efforts to protect this iconic species.