Medal - United Nations Afghanistan ND
| Silver (.925) | 11 g | 32 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | United Nations |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Company, institution and association medals |
| Years | 1976-1980 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#375395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
United Nations logo in center above wreath with United Nations in 5 languages (Spanish, English, French, Chinese, & Russian) around the perimeter of coin.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Cyrillic, Latin
Lettering:
NACIONES UNIDAS ∙ UNITED NATIONS ∙ NATIONS UNIES
∙ 联合国 ∙ ОБЪЕДИНЕННЫЕ НАЦИИ ∙
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Edge
Plain
Comment
A series of 135 United Nations member sterling silver medallions were minted by John Pinches Medallist & The Franklin Mint with accompanying C.O.A. stamp and envelope signed and authorized by the assistant secretary-general of the United Nations.
The John Pinches Medallist United Nations 30th Anniversary medals can be found here.
"It’s not surprising that the Blue Mosque, located in Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, is one of the country’s best-known landmarks. The structure is simply breathtaking, often cited by experts as one of the world’s most stunning examples of classical Islamic architecture."
https://ehsanbayatafghanwireless.com/7-of-the-most-amazing-landmarks-in-afghanistan/
