Simla, May 20: Recently the whole of the Afghan coinage and system of weights and measures have undergone a change. The Metric system has been adopted. The present rupee is called the Afghani, as opposed to the old Kabuli, and is declared to be of slightly higher value. 10 Afghanis being equal to 11 Kabulis. The Afghani is divided into 100 Pals. Only 2,5, and 10 Pal coins are issued. 20 Afghanis go to make one Amani, which is the standard gold coin. The coins are well minted.

Published - May 21, 2026 02:56 am IST