2 Afghanis - Muhammed Zahir Shah Obverse Radiant eagle statue, with wings spread Lettering: أفغانستان ١٣٤٠ Translation: Afghanistan 1340 Reverse Wheat sprig left of denomination Lettering: دوی ۲ افغانی Translation: Two 2 Afghanis Edge Smooth Comments There is evidence that shows that the KM#954.2 variety was the first Republican issue struck in 1973 looks like around $3 5.3 grams Nickel-clad steel