Afghanistan 5 Afghani 1980

History

Obverse. Photo © Monetnik.ru

Description

The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (DRA), later renamed the Republic of Afghanistan in 1987, was the official name of Afghanistan during the one-party rule of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) from 1978 to 1992. Throughout its existence, and particularly during the Soviet–Afghan War, the DRA depended significantly on support from the Soviet Union.

Obverse	Book Das Kapital by Karl Marx Coat of arms Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Temple (church, mosque, synagogue, pagoda etc.) Mihrab Depicts the coat of arms of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, the country name in Pashto above and the date in Solar Hijri below. The emblem of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1980-1987) features a rising sun positioned over a mihrab. It incorporates communist symbols such as the star, wheel, and Karl Marx's book 'Das Kapital'. Surrounding the emblem, a wreath of ears of grain is intertwined with the national flag, symbolizing unity and prosperity. د افغانستان دموكراتيك جمهوري دولت ١٣۵٩
Reverse	Depicts a large numeral value in the middle surrounded by four stars on both sides. پنځه ۵ افغاني
Edge	Reeded (milled)