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05/03/2026

PKR Vs The World : A 20 year currency comparison (Dec 2005 vs Dec 2025)

29/08/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐥 🇵🇰

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 to honor the valor and success of Operation Bunyanul Marsoos. This issue holds both historical and numismatic significance, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s coinage series.

This issue not only enriches Pakistan’s modern commemorative coin series but also reflects the tradition of military-themed coinage observed in various nations. For collectors, its unusual denomination of Rs 75, limited release, and martial theme make it a distinctive addition. Its blend of symbolic iconography and patriotic inscriptions ensures high collectible value among those interested in contemporary Pakistani commemoratives.

🪙 Specifications

Denomination: 75 Rupees

Composition: Nickel–Brass alloy (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Weight: 13.5 g

Diameter: 30 mm

Edge: Milled

🪙 Obverse

The obverse carries the waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing northwest, encircled by the inscription “اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان” (Islami Jamhuria Pakistan). Below lies the year of issue, 2025, flanked by stylized wheat sprigs. The bold “75” to the right and the word “روپیہ” (Rupia) to the left emphasize the denomination.

🪙 Reverse

The reverse is dedicated to Operation Bunyanul Marsoos, inscribed centrally as "مارکہ حق" (Marka-e-Haq). Below rests the date “2025,” while the upper periphery bears the patriotic legend “پاکستان ہمیشہ زندہ باد” (Pakistan Hamesha Zindabad). The field depicts the combined might of the Armed Forces—two fighter aircrafts, a naval vessel, and a multiple rocket launcher system—symbolizing coordinated defense and national strength.

13/08/2025

𝕆𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕕𝕒𝕪 (𝟙𝟛-𝔸𝕦𝕘𝕦𝕤𝕥-𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟙)

𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐧

Marking a milestone in engineering education in Pakistan, the State Bank of Pakistan issued a Rs. 100 commemorative coin on August 13, 2021, celebrating the 100th anniversary of NED University Karachi .

𝑨 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝑬𝑫 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚

NED University’s origins go back to 1921, when the Prince of Wales Engineering College was established in Karachi to train engineers for public works and industry. In 1924, a generous endowment from Karachi philanthropist Nadirshaw Eduljee Dinshaw funded its growth, and the college was renamed in his honor.

After Pakistan’s independence in 1947, NED became the country’s foremost engineering institution, producing generations of engineers who contributed to major infrastructure and industrial projects. On 1 March 1977, it was upgraded to NED University of Engineering & Technology, expanding its academic departments, research activities, and postgraduate programs.

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔

Obverse (front):

Central motif: a rising crescent moon and five-pointed star facing northwest.

Inscription of “اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان” (“Islamic Republic of Pakistan”) in Urdu and “ISLAMI JAMHORIA PAKISTAN” in Latin script.

Year of issue: 2021, placed amidst sprigs of wheat.

The face value “100” and denomination “RUPIA / روپیہ” in both scripts .

Reverse (back):

Inscription reading “NED UET 100 Years of Excellence” and the Persian phrase "رهبر ترقى و كمال" (“Leader of progress and perfection”).

Years 1921–2021 denoting the university’s centennial span .

𝑷𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒔 & 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒕

Metal Composition: Copper-nickel

Weight: ~13 grams

Diameter: 30 mm

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Technique: Milled, round coin

Minted in: Lahore, Pakistan

12/08/2025

کیا آپ جانتے ہیں یہ نوٹ/رسیدیں کس مقصد کے لیے تھے؟

اپنا جواب نیچے دئے گئے کمینٹ باکس میں درج کریں،

اگر اس
کے متعلق اور معلومات چاہتے ہیں تو کمینٹ میں :"ہاں " لکھیں

06/02/2025

𝗔𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀
Amusement park tokens are small, usually coin-like objects that are used to pay for rides and games at an amusement park, essentially acting as a form of currency within the park, allowing visitors to exchange them for access to different attractions without needing to carry cash everywhere; they can come in various designs and sometimes even feature the park's logo or theme.
Key points about amusement park tokens:
Function:
They are used to purchase rides, play arcade games, or redeem prizes at amusement parks.
Variety of designs:
Tokens can be made from different materials like metal or plastic and can have unique designs specific to the amusement park.
Exchangeable:
Visitors typically buy a set of tokens at the park entrance and then exchange them for rides or games at individual attractions.
Collectible value:
Vintage amusement park tokens can be sought after by collectors due to their unique designs and historical significance.

The history of amusement tokens is closely tied to the development of arcades, theme parks, and other leisure attractions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As these entertainment hubs grew in popularity, so did the need for a convenient and secure method of exchange for patrons.

Amusement tokens have long held a special place in the world of collectibles, as they represent an intersection between everyday objects and the rich history of popular entertainment.

12/12/2024

Set of 01 Rupee note (4th generation) for auction.
Notes carry signatories of following secretary finance and are in UNC and AUNC condition few notes contain bit of marks and staples holes.

1-Habibullah baig (05 Nos)
2-Saeed Ahmed Qureshi
3-Khalid Javed
4-Izhar ul Haq
5-Qazi aleemullah aarfi
6-Javed Talat
7-Mian Tayyab Hassan
8-Moeen Afzal
9-Muhammad younus khan
10-Rafiq Akhund

05/10/2024

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04/10/2024

On 17,2018. State Bank of Pakistan issued 50 Rs to commemorate 200th birth anniversary of renowned reformer, & Sir Syed Ahmed Khan who laid the foundation of Muslim renaissance in indo-pak subcontinent,which ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan.

Features :
Type : Non-circulating coin
Year : 2017
Value : 50 Rupees (50 PKR)
Composition : Copper-nickel
Weight : 13.80 g
Diameter : 30 mm
Thickness : 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique : Milled
Orientation : Medal alignment

Mint : Lahore Mint-Pakistan
Mintage : 100000

Obverse :
The waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North West in rising position is in the center.
The periphery on the top of the crescent star is inscribed in the wording "ISLAMI JAMHORIA PAKISTAN", "اسلامہ جمہوریہ پاکستان" in Urdu script.
Below the crescent and at the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of issuance 2017.
The face value of the coin in numeral “50” in bold letters and "RUPIA", "روپیہ" in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent star respectively.

Reverse :
There is a side portrait of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the center.
The wording Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is inscribed below the portrait.
The life span 1817-2017 is inscribed in the left and right side of the portrait and the above the portrait 200th Birth Anniversary is inscribed along with the periphery of the coin.

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31/07/2024

31-July-2003 , State Bank of Pakistan issued 10Rs worth to commemorative birth anniversary of the "Mother of the nation" "Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah" and marked as year of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.

Coin features:
Title : Year of Fatima Jinnah
Type :Commemorative issue
Denomination : 10 Rs
DOI : 31-July-2003
Mintage : 200,000
Composition : Copper
Weight : 7.35g
Shape : Round
Orientation: Medal alignment
Observe : Islamic Republic of Pakistan (written on top) ,crescent & star facing left, denomination of coin(10) and year 2003 inscribed below crescent and star.
Reverse : "2003 Year of madar e millat(Mother of nation) above(inscribed in Urdu).Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah (below).Jasmine flowers officinale inscribed in center

Fatima Jinnah (31-July-1893 - 09-July-1967)

Fatima Jinnah ,sister of Father of Nation Quaide Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's youngest sister & closest to Jinnah sb , was born on 31-july -1983.She pursued dentistry degree from University of Calcutta and become first female dentist of undivided India .
In year 1923 she opened a dental clinic in Bombay.
She worked hard day and night together with her brother Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the establishment of independent country and also managed his house and niece Dina Jinnah after the death of Quaid's wife this signifys her companionship and leadership.
Jinnah formed the Women's relief committee now known as All Pakistan Women's Association - Punjab (APWA) for the settlement of women immigrants after partition.
She actively played her role in politics after demise of her brother.In 1960 she ran for the presidency of Pakistan as candidate for the combined opposition party.
She served as the leader of opposition from 1960 until her death in 1967. She died on 09-July-1967 in karachi and as per her will she was buried in the tomb of his brother.
Her private last rites were performed according to shia guidelines.

04/07/2024

Do you know how many Pakistani commemorative coins 🪙 are issued till date?

کیا آپ جانتے ہیں آج تک کتنے پاکستانی یادگاری سکّے 🪙 جاری ہوئے ہیں؟

17/06/2024

Eid Alzha Mubarak to all the fellows,May you enjoy this special occasion with peace , happiness & joy with your loved one's