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5 Afghanis

🇦🇫 Afghanistan · 5 Afghanis · 1923–2003
Regular
Weight7.1 g
Diameter27.5 mm
Mintage 34,750,000
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionNickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel)
ReferenceKM# 977
Collector's Key World IDCKW-AFG-311

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1973 Afghanistan 5 Afghanis coins were minted?
34,750,000 were struck.
What is a 1973 Afghanistan 5 Afghanis made of?
Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel), weighing 7.1 g.
What is the melt value of a 1973 Afghanistan 5 Afghanis?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1973 Afghanistan 5 Afghanis a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.