The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a commemorative coin of Rs55 denomination on the occasion of 555th Jayanti of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The commemorative coin of 30 mm dimension and weighing 13.5 grams is composed of Nickel-Brass, Cu 79%, Zn 20% & Ni 1%.
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.
State of Pakistan is heir to diverse religious denominations; Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikh faith tradition, is one of the finest son to blossom out of the land now constituting Pakistan. Sikhi 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.
