An Afghan sells a newly-produced calendar showing portraits of the
deposed Afghan King Zahir Shah (R) and assassinated northern alliance
leader Ahmed Shah Masoud as he tries to sell his wares next to an
Afghan money changer holding a thick stack of Afghan bills in Kabul
March 19, 2002. Afghanistan celebrates its New Year on March 21 and is
preparing as well for the expected return of deposed 78-year-old King
Zahir Shah from Rome on March 25. The Afghan exchange rate has
strengthened by about 10 percent since the King's return has become
known. REUTERS/Jim Hollander

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