On the auspicious occasion of the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Federal Government is introducing a commemorative Rs. 55 coin.
In a statement, the central bank emphasized the country’s rich heritage of diverse religious traditions, highlighting Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, as one of the most remarkable figures to emerge from the region that is now Pakistan.
The coin is being issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from November 22, 2024.
The coin will feature the following composition, shape, and dimensions: –
Metal composition: Nickel-Brass, Cu 79%, Zn 20% & Ni 1%
Dimension: 30.0 mm
Weight: 13.5 grams
OBVERSE
On the obverse side the waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North-West in rising position, is in the center. Along with periphery on the top of crescent star is inscribed in 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 coin in numeral “55” in bold letters and RUPIA in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of crescent star respectively.
REVERSE
On the reverse side of the coin, picture of 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.
