Commemorative Coins of Pakistan
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These coins were 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. Commemorative coins are not part of circulation and are kept as a separate balance. The following are the commemorative coins issued on various occasions.
| 1- (a) 50 PAISA COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | December 22, 1976 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Quaid-e-Azam Birth Anniversary |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 130 serrations, diameter of 24 mm and 5.83 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 56,00,000 |
| 1- (b) 100 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | February 22, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Quaid-e-Azam Birth Anniversary |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver: 925/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 180 serrations, minimum diameter of 36 mm and 20.44 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 1,500 and 2,800 proofs. (24g) |
| 1- (c) 500 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | February 22, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Quaid-e-Azam Birth Anniversary |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Gold: 916.66/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 95 serrations, minimum diameter of 19 mm and 4.50 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 500 and 500 proofs. (4.5g) |
| 2- (a) 1 RUPEE COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | February 22, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Islamic Summit Minar |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with a diameter of 27.5 mm and 7.5 grams (1/40th in weight). |
| MINTAGE | 50,74,000 |
| 2- (b) 100 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | February 22, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Islamic Summit Minar |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver: 925/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with a diameter of 36 mm and 20.44 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 1,500 and 2,500 proofs. (24g) |
| 2- (c) 1000 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | February 22, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Islamic Summit Minar |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Gold: 916.66/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with a diameter of 25 mm and 9.00 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 400 and 400 proofs. (9g) |
| 3- (a) 100 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | May 9, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Wild Life Conservation Day |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver: Silver 92.5% Copper and/or Cadmium 7.5% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 181 serrations, diameter of 38.61 mm and 28.280 grams (+ 0.600 based upon the average of a sample of 50 coins - 0.000) |
| MINTAGE | 5,120 and 5,837 proofs. (28.28g) |
| 3- (b) 150 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | May 9, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Wild Life Conservation Day |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver: Silver 92.5% Copper and/or Cadmium 7.5% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 198 serrations, diameter of 42 mm and 35.000 grams (+ 0.712 based upon the average of a sample of 50 coins - 0.000) |
| MINTAGE | 5,119 and 5,637 proofs. (35g) |
| 3- (c) 3000 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | May 9, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Wild Life Conservation Day |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Gold: Gold 90% ; Silver 10% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 160 serrations, diameter of 34 mm and 33.437 grams (+ 0.420 based upon the average of a sample of 33 coins - 0.000) |
| MINTAGE | 902 and 373 proofs. (33.437g) |
| 4- (a) 1 RUPEE COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | December 8, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Birth Anniversary of Allama Iqbal |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 110 serrations, diameter of 27.5 mm and 7.5 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 50,00,000 |
| 4- (b) 100 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | December 8, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Birth Anniversary of Allama Iqbal |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver: 925/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 180 serrations, diameter of 36 mm and 20.44 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 3,000 and 300 proofs. (24g) |
| 4- (c) 500 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | December 8, 1977 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Birth Anniversary of Allama Iqbal |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Gold: 916.66/1000 |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 95 serrations, minimum diameter of 19 mm and 3.64 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 500 and 500 proofs. (3.64g) |
| 5- (a) 50 PAISA COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | November 5, 1980 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Advent of 15th century Hijra |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 23.00 mm and 5.00 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 45,60,000 |
| 5- (b) 1 RUPEE COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | November 5, 1980 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Advent of 15th century Hijra |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 26.5 mm and 6.5 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 42,33,000 |
| 6- 1 RUPEE COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | October 16, 1982 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | F.A.O World Food Day |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% ; Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with serrations, diameter of 25 mm and 6.0 grams (1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 12,67,000 |
| 7- 5 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | January 29, 1996 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | 50th Anniversary of United Nations |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Bronze Copper 97% Zinc 2.5 % and Tin 0.5% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 200 serrations, diameter of 35 mm and 20.0 grams (not exceeding 1/40 in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 5,00,000 |
| 8- 50 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | March 22, 1997 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Golden Jubilee of Pakistan |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | The coin shall be round with 200 serrations on the edge, diameter of 35 mm and 20.0 grams (not exceeding 1/40th in weight) |
| MINTAGE | 5,00,000 |
| 9- 10 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | August 13, 1998 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | Silver Jubilee of Senate of Pakistan |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | Not Available |
| MINTAGE | 1,00,000 |
| 10- 10 RUPEES COIN | |
| ISSUED DATE | July 31, 2003 |
| ISSUED ON OCCASION OR CELEBRATION | The Year 2003 as Madre-Millat Mohtrama Fatima Jinnah |
| METAL COMPOSITION | Cuprous Nickel: Copper 75% Nickel 25% |
| SHAPE AND WEIGHT | Not Available |
| MINTAGE | Not Available |
[edit] References
- http://www.sbp.org.pk
- Khalid Mughal Coin Collection
