Before 2008,
there was not a single President or Prime Minster's portrait on any coin of
Pakistan. The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah's portrait was
firstly introduced on his 100th Birthday on 1976 coins. Later it was
continuously struck on one Rupee coins from 1998 onwards. Our national poet
Allama Muhmamad Iqbal's portrait was also only introduced on his 100th
Birthday on 1977 coins. Later the government of Pakistan wanted to
continuously struck his portrait on 50
paisa coin in 1998 but due to inflation this coin was not introduced.
Later his portrait was suggested on five Rupees coins from 2001 onwards, but
was also not accepted. Some specimen of Allama
Muhammad Iqbal five Rupees coins can be seen on my website. Nevertheless
after a great debate among the government officials, Benazir Bhutto's 10
Rupee was introduced with her portrait on 10 Rupee coin this year, making
her more important than other politicians, martyr soldiers, sport persons,
etc.
1 Rupee. Year:
2008. Weight:
1.75g. Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter:
20 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Obverse:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Portrait facing left.
Reverse: Hazrat Lal
Shahbaz Qalandar Mausoleum, Sehwan Shareef [located
in Jamshoro District of Sindh, Pakistan]. Mintage:
N/A.
Minted Years: 2007-2008.
10 Rupees. Year:
2008. Weight:
8.25g. Metal:
Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%).
Diameter:
27.5 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Reverse:
Benazir Bhutto Portrait facing 2/3 left.
Mintage: 300,000.
Minted Years: One year
type.
Above her portrait, written in Urdu,
translated in English: "Daughter of the East,
Benazir Bhutto, the Martyr". Issued Date:
December 26, 2008 on the occasion of first
death anniversary of the Former Prime Minister: Benazir Bhutto.
10 Rupees. Year:
2008. Weight:
160.60 grams. Metal:
Bronze plated copper.
Diameter:
85 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Reverse:
Benazir Bhutto Portrait facing 2/3 left.
Mintage: N/A.
Minted Years: One year
type. Pattern (Specimen) coin for presentation
purpose.
Note:
Image size reduced to 50%
10 Rupees. Year:
2008. Weight:
160.60 grams. Metal:
Brass plated copper.
Diameter:
85 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Reverse:
Benazir Bhutto Portrait facing 2/3 left.
Mintage: N/A.
Minted Years: One year
type. Pattern (Specimen) coin for presentation
purpose.
Note:
Image size reduced to 50%
2009
2 Rupees. Year:
2009. Weight:
2.60g. Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter: 22.5 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Reverse:
Badshahi Mosque, Lahore with Clouds on top.
Mintage: N/A.
Minted Years: 2007 and 2009.
Pakistan's Rs.10 commemorative coin on
China's 60th anniversary: To express the solidarity and unity
with the Peoples Republic of China on historic occasion of 60th
anniversary of its founding on 01 October 2009, The Government
of Pakistan has decided to issue 10 rupees commemorative coin in the
quantity of 100,000 (One hundred thousand) pieces from State Bank of
Pakistan, through SBP banking services corporation (Bank) w.e.f
October 2009, according to a statement of Finance Division (Internal
Finance Wing).
Highlighting the dimension, design and composition of the coin, the
statement said that denomination of the coin will be Rs.10, metal
composition will be Cupro-Nickel, copper 75 percent, Nickel 25
percent with white colour.
The shape, dimension and design of the coin will be round with
serration on the edge and a diameter of 27.25 grams.
About obverse, it said that the waxing crescent moon and a five
pointed star facing North-West in rising position, is in the center
on the obverse side of the coin. Along with periphery on the top of
the crescent star is inscribed in wording Islamic Republic of
Pakistan in Urdu script. Below the crescent and at the top springs
of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of issuance
2009. The face value of the coin in numeral “10” in bold letters and
Rupee in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the
crescent star respectively. A circle of sixty small beads is all
along the edge of the coin.
About Reverse, in the center of the reverse of the coin bears flags
of the both countries, showing hand shaking and inscribed wording
“Sixty years celebrations of the Independence of People's Republic
of China" at the upper and “Pak-Cheen dosti Zindabad” meaning
“Longlive Pak-China friendship” at the lower side in Urdu script
along with the periphery. On the left and right sides insignia, the year of P.R. China establishment and year of its 60th anniversary
respectively are in numeral wording inscribed. A circle of sixty
small beads is all along the edge of the coin. The existing Rs.10
banknotes will continue to the legal tender and will remain in
circulation along with Rs.10 coins. The remedy allowed in the making
thereof shall not be exceeding 1/40th by weight.
10 Rupees. Year:
2009. Weight:
8.25g. Metal:
Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%).
Diameter:
27.5 mm. Edge:
Reeded. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Reverse:
To Express Solidarity And Unity With The
Peoples Republic of China on its 60th Anniversary.
Mintage: 100,000.
Minted Years: One year
type.
Issued Date:
October 01, 2009.
2010
1 Rupee. Year:
2010. Weight:
1.75g. Metal:
Aluminum.
Diameter:
20 mm. Edge:
Plain. Alignment:
Medal. Mint:
Lahore. Obverse:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Portrait facing left.
Reverse: Hazrat Lal
Shahbaz Qalandar Mausoleum, Sehwan Shareef [located
in Jamshoro District of Sindh, Pakistan]. Mintage:
N/A.
Minted Years: One year
type.
Note:
Different image of Muhammad Ali Jinnah than 2007-2008.
