The State Bank of Pakistan will issue Rs. 5 coin of new size and changed metal composition. These coins will be issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from 15th October 2015.
5 Rupees (October 15, 2015)
Dimension - 18.5 mm, Weight - 3 gms
Material - Cupro Nickel (Copper 79%, Zinc 20% & Nickel 1%)
Further, it may be noted that the existing Rs.5/- coin will also be in circulation along with new coin. The existing 5 Rs. coin is 24 mm in diameter weighing 6.5 gms with composition of Copper 75% & Nickel 25%.