Currency Protocol
AFN
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Financial Epicenter
Sarai Shahzada
"Sarai Shahzada is Kabul's Wall Street. It is an open-market exchange where the price of the Afghani is determined by the physical supply and demand of cash."
Volatility IndexLOW STABILITY
Flash Exchange LiquidityEXCEPTIONAL
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Payment Protocol
The Hawala System
"For large transfers or remote logistics, the centuries-old trust-based Hawala system remains the primary mechanism for value transfer in rural provinces."
- No physical border crossing for funds
- Trust-based merchant networks
- Settlement within 24 hours
Note Authenticity Checklist
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Physical Integrity
Notes must be clean and tear-free. Afghan merchants often refuse even slightly damaged currency.
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The Blue Mosque
The 1000 AFN note features the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif in vivid turquoise.
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Watermark
Always verify the mausoleum watermark in the blank oval space against backlight.