SBP to issue Rs55 commemorative coin on 555th Jayanti of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji

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MG News | November 22, 2024 at 08:52 PM GMT+05:00

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November 22, 2024 (MLN): On the auspicious occasion of the 555th Jayanti of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Federal Government has been pleased to issue a commemorative coin of Rs55 denomination, according to the press statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan today.  

OBVERSE: On the obverse side the waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North-West in a rising position, is in the center.

Along with the periphery the top of the crescent star is inscribed in the wording “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu Script. Below the crescent and on the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of issuance 2024.

The face value of the coin in the numeral “55” in bold letters and RUPIA in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent star respectively.

REVERSE: On the reverse side of the coin, a picture of the monument of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is shown in the center.

The wording “555th Birthday Celebrations” is written on the top of the monument and “SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI” is written at the bottom of the monument whereas “1469-2024” is written along with the periphery at the bottom of the coin depicting the span of birthday celebrations.

The state of Pakistan is heir to diverse religious denominations; Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh faith tradition, is one of the finest sons to blossom out of the land now constituting Pakistan.

Sikh faith is a worldwide religion with millions of adherents, the holiest shrines are located in Pakistan.

The coin is being issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from November 22, 2024.

Metal composition: Nickel-Brass, Cu 79%, Zn 20% & Ni 1%
Dimension: 30.0 mm
Weight: 13.5 grams

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