Afghanistan 500 afghanis Charles Lindbergh piedfort colored silver coin 1996

The Afghanistan 500 Afghanis 1996 silver piedfort coin is a remarkable tribute to aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, the first pilot to complete a solo nonstop transatlantic flight in 1927 aboard his famous Spirit of St. Louis. This beautifully designed commemorative issue belongs to the program The World of Adventure, celebrating human courage and discovery.
The obverse features a dynamic scene: a yellow-colored airplane soaring above the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the triumph of Lindbergh’s historic arrival in New York after crossing the Atlantic. To the right, a portrait medallion of Charles Lindbergh highlights his role as one of the greatest aviators of the 20th century. The inscription “THE WORLD OF ADVENTURE – CHARLES LINDBERGH” encircles the design, while the year 1996 is placed below.
On the reverse appears the coat of arms of the Islamic State of Afghanistan: a traditional emblem with mosque, archway, rising sun, star, flags, and wheat wreath, accompanied by the denomination 500 Afghanis.
Struck in fine silver as a piedfort issue with selective color application, this coin combines artistry with rarity. It stands out as a centerpiece for collectors interested in aviation, exploration, and rare Afghan commemorative coins.

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