Commemorative coins of Pakistan

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Commemorative coins are coins that were issued to commemorate some particular event or issue or issued on special occasions to commemorate occasions or services of national heroes or dignitaries who have rendered special services of great significance in the annals of national history. [1]

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Most of these coins serve the purpose of collectables only and are not part of circulation. On the advice of Government of Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan issues such coins on from time to time.

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#CoinIssue dateOccasionCompositionShape and weightMintageReferences
150 Paisa CoinDecember 22, 1976 Quaid-e-Azam 100th Birth AnniversaryCupro-Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25%The coin shall be round with 130 serrations, diameter of 24 mm and 5.83 grams (1/40th in weight)56,00,000 [2]
21 Rupee Coin1977100th birthday of Muhammad Iqbal Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25%The coin shall be round with 110 serrations, diameter of 27.5 mm and 7.5 grams (1/40th in weight)1,500 and 2,800 proofs. (7.5 grams (0.26 oz))
3February 22, 1977 Islamic Summit Minar The coin shall be round with a diameter of 27.5 mm and 7.5 grams (1/40th in weight).50,74,000
4- (a)50 Paisa CoinNovember 5, 1980Advent of 15th century HijraThe coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 23.00 mm and 5.00 grams (1/40th in weight)45,60,000
4- (b)1 Rupee CoinThe coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 26.5 mm and 6.5 grams (1/40th in weight)42,33,000
5October 16, 1982 F.A.O World Food Day The coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 25 mm and 6.0 grams (1/40th in weight)12,67,000
65 Rupee CoinJanuary 29, 199550th Anniversary of United Nations Bronze Copper 97% Zinc 2.5% and Tin 0.5%The coin shall be round with 200 serrations, diameter of 35 millimetres (1.4 in) and 20.0 grams (0.71 oz) (not exceeding 1/40 in weight)5,00,000
750 Rupee CoinMarch 22, 1997Golden Jubilee of Pakistan Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% Nickel 25%The coin shall be round with 200 serrations on the edge, diameter of 35 millimetres (1.4 in) and 20.0 grams (0.71 oz) (not exceeding 1/40th in weight)500,000
810 Rupee CoinAugust 13, 1998Silver Jubilee of Senate of Pakistan Cupro Nickel, Copper 75%, Nickel 25%The coin shall be round, dimension of 27.50 mm (and weight of 8.25 grams).100,000
9July 31, 2003The Year 2003 as Madre-Millat Mohtrama Fatima Jinnah
10December 26, 2008First Death Anniversary of Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto Cuprous Nickel: Cupro Nickel, Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.The coin shall be round, dimension of 27.5 millimetres (1.08 in) and weight of 8.25 grams (0.291 oz) Remedy allowed not exceeding 1/40th)300,000 [3]
11October 1, 2009To Express Solidarity And Unity With The People's Republic of China On Its 60th Anniversary.Cupro Nickel, Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.100,000 [4]
1220 Rupee CoinMay 21, 2011To commemorate the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China as well as to celebrate the "2011 Year of Pak China Friendship".The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 9.5 grams). [5]
13May 28, 2011To commemorate the 150 year celebrations of Lawrence College, Ghora Gali, Murree. [6]
1425 Rupee CoinJune 2, 2014To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Pakistan Navy Submarine Force.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 12 grams).50,000 [2]
1520 Rupee CoinJanuary 31, 2015To commemorate the "Pakistan-China Year of Friendly Exchange 2015".The coin shall be round, Dimension of 27.5 mm (and weight of 10 grams).100,000 [7]
16March 16, 2015To commemorate the"100 years of Glory" Islamia College, Peshawar.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 12 grams).50,000 [8]
1750 Rupee CoinMarch 31, 2017 Abdul Sattar Edhi. In recognition of services rendered by him.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 13.5 grams).100,000 [9]
18May 9, 2018In recognition of services rendered by Ruth Pfau. [10]
19October 17, 2018To commemorate the 200th Birth Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. [11]
20December 10, 2018To commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day. [12]
21550 Rupee CoinNovember 12, 2019On the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, known as the founder of Sikhism [13]
2240 Rupee CoinFebruary 17, 2020Conference to commemorate the 40 years of arrival of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 27.5 mm (and weight of 10 grams).10,000 [2]
2370 Rupee CoinJune 11, 2021To commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 13 grams).100,000 [14]
24100 Rupee CoinAugust 13, 2021To commemorate the 100th anniversary of NED (Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw) University Karachi.50,000 [15]
2570 Rupee CoinOctober 15, 2021To commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Germany.? [16]
26100 Rupee CoinNovember 15, 2021To mark the 100th Anniversary of establishment of University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore.? [17]
2750 Rupee CoinDecember 9, 2021To mark the Golden Jubilee of PNS Submarine Hangor.Nickel-Brass Contents, Copper 79%, Zinc 20%, Nickel 1%.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 27.5 mm (and weight of 11 grams).50,000 [18]
28March 17, 2023To mark the Golden Jubilee of Senate of Pakistan.Cupro Nickel, Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.The coin shall be round, Dimension of 30 mm (and weight of 13.5 grams).100,0000 [19]
29April 14, 2023To mark the Golden Jubilee of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.? [20]
30100 Rupee CoinAugust 11, 2023To mark 10th Anniversary of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.? [21]
3175 Rupee CoinAugust 25, 2023To mark 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and USA.? [22]
3255 Rupee CoinNovember 22, 2024To Celebrate 555th Birthday of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji 79% brass, 20% zinc, and 1% nickel? [23]

References

  1. ↑ "State Bank of Pakistan". State Bank of Pakistan. 1 Jan 1961. Retrieved 11 Dec 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Commemorative coins minted by Pakistan Mint".
  3. ↑ "Benazir Bhutto to be honoured with coin". DAWN.COM. December 19, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Commemorative coin to mark China`s anniversary today". DAWN.COM. October 1, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Pakistan-china ties: Finance ministry to issue commemorative Rs20 coin". The Express Tribune. March 8, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Lawrence College commemorative coins go on sale". DAWN.COM. May 28, 2011.
  7. ↑ Ahmed, Ali (June 10, 2021). "SBP issues commemorative coin to mark 70th anniversary of Pak-China relations". Brecorder.
  8. ↑ Shah, Sadia Qasim (April 3, 2015). "Commemorative coin on 100 years of Islamia College launched". DAWN.COM.
  9. ↑ Hasan, Shazia (April 1, 2017). "SBP unveils Rs50 coin to honour Edhi". DAWN.COM.
  10. ↑ "Coin in memory of Dr Pfau unveiled". DAWN.COM. May 9, 2018.
  11. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (October 10, 2018). "SBP to issue coin in memory of Sir Syed". DAWN.COM.
  12. ↑ "Pakistan to get fifty rupee commemorative coin on International Anti-Corruption Day". Arab News PK. December 8, 2018.
  13. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (October 31, 2019). "Coin issued to commemorate Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary". DAWN.COM.
  14. ↑ Ahmed, Ali (June 10, 2021). "SBP issues commemorative coin to mark 70th anniversary of Pak-China relations". Brecorder.
  15. ↑ Raza, Syed Irfan (May 5, 2021). "West can't dictate decisions, vows minister". DAWN.COM.
  16. ↑ Report, Recorder (October 15, 2021). "Diplomatic ties with Germany: SBP to issue coin to mark 70th anniversary". Brecorder.
  17. ↑ "SBP issues Rs100 coin to commemorate UET Lahore's 100th anniversary". www.geo.tv.
  18. ↑ Report, Recorder (January 26, 2022). "PNS Submarine Hangor: SBP issues Rs50 commemorative coin for golden jubilee". Brecorder.
  19. ↑ Report, Recorder (March 18, 2023). "Senate golden jubilee SBP to issue commemorative coin". Brecorder.
  20. ↑ Report, Recorder (April 14, 2023). "Golden jubilee of 1973 Constitution: SBP to issue Rs50 commemorative coin". Brecorder.
  21. ↑ "SBP to issue Rs100 commemorative coin to mark 10th anniversary of CPEC". Brecorder. August 10, 2023.
  22. ↑ Release, Press (August 25, 2023). "75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with US: SBP issues Rs75 commemorative coin". Brecorder.
  23. ↑ "Govt marks Guru Nanak's 555th birthday with special Rs55 commemorative coin". The Express Tribune. November 22, 2024.
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