Although these coins were first produced as early as 1919, they were not the first Gold coins minted within Afghanistan as Gold Mohurs were issued back in the 1700s. The Gold Amani coins were minted in the name of King Amanullah

Each of the Amani denominations contain the Tughra of Amanullah Khan, or his signature as it is known in the West. This is the symbol with two loops on the left, three vertical lines in the middle and two tail-like lines drifting right

The script on each coin is Arabic and a mosque is pictured on each of the coins giving each a beautiful exotic and Islamic feel. Amanullah Khan was sovereign in Afghanistan from 1919 until being abdicated in 1929 which likely explains why these coins were only in production for several years

The Gold 1/2 and 5 Amani are the rarest of the types as both were only struck for a single year. The 2 Amani is a five-year type, minted between 1920-1924 inclusive whilst the 1 Amani was struck for three consecutive years from 1925