AFN (Afghanistan currency)
Afghan Afghani is the one type of currency of the country Afghanistan for the day-to-day transaction or exchange of commodities and services.
The Afghan Afghani is the currency of Afghanistan, with the symbol “؋” or “Af”. The Afghani is further divided into 100 puls.
The coins in circulation include 1, 2, 5, and 10 afghanis, while banknotes are available in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 afghanis.
What is the full form of AFN Currency?
AFN full form is Afghan Afghani. It is the currency of the country Afghanistan.
What are the basic details of Afghan Afghani currency?
Some basic details of the currency of Afghanistan-
Attribute | Details |
Currency Name | Afghan afghani |
Currency Symbol | ؋ or Af |
Subunit | Pul (1 afghani = 100 puls) |
Denominations | Coins: 1, 2, 5, and 10 afghani |
Banknotes: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, | |
10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and | |
100,000 afghanis | |
Central Bank | Central Bank of Afghanistan |
ISO Code | AFN |
Exchange Rate | Varies against other currencies |
due to market fluctuations | |
Commonly Accepted Currencies | USD, Pakistani Rupee |
How to convert AFN to USD or other currency?
You can consider these simple steps to convert AFN to USD-
- First of all, Find the current exchange rate for AFN to USD.
- Then Multiply the amount of AFN you wish to convert by the current exchange rate.
- Then round the result to the nearest cent if necessary.
- Alternatively, you can use an online currency converter (such as xe.com, or unitcoverters.net) to fast and easily convert AFN to USD. Simply enter the amount of Afghan Afghani currency you wish to convert and select USD as the target currency, and the converter will automatically calculate the converted amount based on the current exchange rate.
What is the basic information about Afghanistan?
Some other basic information about Afghanistan:
Attribute | Basic Details of Afghanistan |
Official Name | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Capital | Kabul |
Population | Approximately 41 million |
Area | 652,860 square kilometers (252,071 square miles) |
Official Languages | Pashto and Dari |
Major Ethnic Groups | Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, Aimak, Turkmen, Baloch, and others |
Government | Islamic Republic |
Currency | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
Independence | August 19, 1919 |
Time Zone | Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) |
Calling Code | +93 |
Internet TLD | .af |
Life Expectancy | Approximately 64.8 years (as of 2021) |
Literacy Rate | Approximately 37.5% (estimated for males and females, aged 15 and above) |
Religion | Islam (predominantly Sunni) |
Climate | Arid and semi-arid |
Major Cities | Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad |
Natural Resources | Natural gas, petroleum, coal, copper, talc, barites, sulfur, lead, zinc, iron ore, salt, precious and semi-precious stones |
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) | Approximately $20.34 billion |
Agriculture Products | Wheat, corn, barley, rice, fruits, vegetables, nuts, cotton |
Industries | Textiles, shoes, fertilizer, cement, handwoven carpets, natural gas, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, and gemstones |
Main Exports | Opium, fruits and nuts, precious stones, textiles, carpets, wool |
Main Imports | Machinery and equipment, food, textiles, petroleum products |
Major Landmarks | Bamiyan Buddhas, Kabul Citadel, Minaret of Jam, Band-e-Amir |
National Day | Independence Day (August 19) |
National Sport | Buzkashi (a traditional horseback game) |
National Anthem | “Milli Surood” (National Anthem of Afghanistan) |
Official Flag | Three vertical stripes of black, red, and green |
Faqs on AFN Currency
Afghanistan uses AFN currency because it is a currency of Afghanistan.
The Afghan Afghani is not widely accepted outside of Afghanistan, so it is recommended to exchange any unused AFN for another currency before leaving the country.
The Afghan Afghani (AFN) has been the official currency of Afghanistan since 1925.