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500 Afghanis (Marco Polo Sheep)
🇦🇫 Afghanistan · 500 Afghanis · 1978–2003
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Mintage | 5,948 |
| Composition | 99.90% Silver, 0.10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 1034 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-AFG-359 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1998:
- 500 Afghanis (Piedfort; Marco Polo Deer) · Piedfort; Marco Polo Deer
- 500 Afghanis (XXVII Summer Olympic Games in Sydney) · XXVII Summer Olympic Games in Sydney
- 500 Afghanis (XXVII Summer Olympic Games, Sydney 2000) · XXVII Summer Olympic Games, Sydney 2000
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1998 Afghanistan 500 Afghanis coins were minted?
5,948 were struck.
What is a 1998 Afghanistan 500 Afghanis made of?
99.9% Silver, 0.1% Copper, weighing 15 g.
What is the melt value of a 1998 Afghanistan 500 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 1998 Afghanistan 500 Afghanis a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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