Pakistan Coinage: 1959, 1961-1968
under President: Mohammad Ayub Khan Tareen
 
Currency:  Rupee = 16 Anna = 64 Pice = 192 Pie
 
1959
 

KM#12 1 Pice. Year: 1959. Weight: 2.30g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 20.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 41,620,000. Minted Years: 1953, 1955-1959.

KM#15 2 Anna. Year: 1959. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: CuNi. (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Flat: 22.3mm, Corner: 25.4mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 8,010,000. Minted Years: 1953-1959.
 
1960
 
No Coins issued this year.
 
Currency:  Rupee = 100 Pice
 
1961
 
In 1961, the Pakistan coinage went metric. Initially the word "Pice" was used but immediately the same year, it was realized that the actual word is "Paisa". Therefore a new pair of coins were introduced with the word "Paisa" on them.
 

KM#16 1 Pice. Year: 1961. Weight: 1.40g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 16 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 74,910,000. Minted Years: One year type.

KM#18 5 Pice. Year: 1961. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 40,050,000. Minted Years: One year type.

KM#20 10 Pice. Year: 1961. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.8 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 22,230,000. Minted Years: One year type.
 
 
Currency:  Rupee = 100 Paisa
 
1961
 

KM#17 1 Paisa. Year: 1961. Weight: 1.40g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 16 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 134,650,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#19 5 Paisa. Year: 1961. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 40,790,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#21 10 Paisa. Year: 1961. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.8 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 31,090,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.
 
1962
 

KM#17 1 Paisa. Year: 1962. Weight: 1.40g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 16 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 149,380,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#19 5 Paisa. Year: 1962. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 48,200,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#21 10 Paisa. Year: 1962. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.8 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 29,440,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.
 
1963
 
From 1963 to 1974, the value of coins were only written in Bengali and Urdu languages.
 

KM#17 1 Paisa. Year: 1963. Weight: 1.40g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 16 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 127,810,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963

KM#19 5 Paisa. Year: 1963. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 45,020,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#21 10 Paisa. Year: 1963. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.8 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 19,760,000. Minted Years: 1961-1963.

KM#22 25 Paisa. Year: 1963. Weight: 2.90g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 19 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 16,900,000. Minted Years: 1963-1967.

KM#23 50 Paisa. Year: 1963. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 24 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 8,110,000. Minted Years: 1963-1966 and 1968-1969.
 
1964
 

KM#24 1 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 39,890,000. Minted Years: 1964-1965.

KM#25 2 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 2.25g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 18 x 17.5 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 67,660,000. Minted Years: 1964-1966.

KM#26 5 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 82,730,000. Minted Years: 1964-1974.

KM#27 10 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 52,580,000. Minted Years: 1964-1968.

KM#22 25 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 2.90g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 19 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 7,990,000. Minted Years: 1963-1967.

KM#23 50 Paisa. Year: 1964. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 24 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 4,580,000. Minted Years: 1963-1966 and 1968-1969.
 
1965
 

KM#24 1 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 69,660,000. Minted Years: 1964-1965.

KM#24a 1 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 32,950,000. Minted Years: 1965-1966.

KM#25 2 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 2.25g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 18 x 17.5 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 27,880,000. Minted Years: 1964-1966.

KM#26 5 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 72,570,000. Minted Years: 1964-1974.

KM#27 10 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 51,540,000. Minted Years: 1964-1968.

KM#22 25 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 2.90g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 19 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 9,290,000. Minted Years: 1963-1967.

KM#23 50 Paisa. Year: 1965. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 24 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 8,980,000. Minted Years: 1963-1966 and 1968-1969.
 
1966
 

KM#24a 1 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 179,370,000. Minted Years: 1965-1966.

KM#25 2 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 2.25g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 18 x 17.5 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 50,590,000. Minted Years: 1964-1966.

KM#28 2 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 0.75g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: 18 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 11,940,000. Minted Years: 1966-1968.

KM#26 5 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 32,900,000. Minted Years: 1964-1974.

KM#27 10 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1964-1968.

KM#22 25 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 2.90g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 19 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 6,650,000. Minted Years: 1963-1967.

KM#23 50 Paisa. Year: 1966. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 24 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 2,860,000. Minted Years: 1963-1966 and 1968-1969.
 
1967
 

1 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 1.50g. Metal: Bronze (Cu=97% + Zn=2.5% + Sn=0.5%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali, English and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A.

Note: Not listed date in Krause Publications. Probably a pattern issue.

The above coin is listed in "Bank Notes & Coins Catalogue of Pakistan (1948-2003)" by Rafiq Kasbati and Yahya J. Qureshi's book as Nickel-Brass under KM#24a but the above coin is made in Bronze metal.

KM#29 1 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 0.60g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 170,070,000. Minted Years: 1967-1973.

KM#28 2 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 0.75g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: 18 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 73,970,000. Minted Years: 1966-1968.

KM#26 5 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 24,470,000. Minted Years: 1964-1974.

KM#27 10 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 16,430,000. Minted Years: 1964-1968.

KM#22 25 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 2.90g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 19 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 3,740,000. Minted Years: 1963-1967.

KM#30 25 Paisa. Year: 1967. Weight: 4.00g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Copper=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: 20 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 5,500,000 (unconfirmed). Minted Years: 1967-1974.
 
1968
 

KM#29 1 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 0.60g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: 17 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1967-1973.

KM#28 2 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 0.75g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: 18 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1966-1968.

KM#25a 2 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 0.75g. Metal: Aluminum (Al=100%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 18 x 17.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1968-1972.

KM#26 5 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 2.75g. Metal: Nickel-Brass (Cu=79% + Zn=20% + Ni=1%). Diameter: 21 x 18.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1964-1974.

KM#27 10 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 4.75g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Cu=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: Waved 12 Scallops; Size: 23 x 21.6 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1964-1968.

KM#30 25 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 4.00g. Metal: Copper-Nickel (Copper=75% + Ni=25%). Diameter: 20 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: 5,500,000 (unconfirmed). Minted Years: 1967-1974.

KM#23 50 Paisa. Year: 1968. Weight: 5.80g. Metal: Nickel (Ni=100%). Diameter: 24 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Lahore. Obverse: Value written in Bengali and Urdu. Reverse Legends: Government of Pakistan with Crescent on Left. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1963-1966 and 1968-1969.
 
 
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