Thursday, December 20, 2018

Commemorative Coin - International Anti-Corruption Day (50 Rs)

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on December 10th, 2018 issued Rs. 50 commemorative coin with regard to International Anti-Corruption Day.



 

Commemorative Coin - Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (50 Rs)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a renowned author, educationist and Muslim reformer of 19th Century, who laid the foundation of Muslim renaissance in Indo Pak sub-continent, which ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

On 17th October 2017 the 200th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was celebrated. On this occasion, in order to recognize meritorious services rendered by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards the welfare of Muslims of South Asia, the Federal Government authorized the State Bank of Pakistan to issue Rs. 50 Commemorative Coin.
 
 

 

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Commemorative Coin - Dr. Ruth Pfau (50 Rs)

Keeping in view the meritorious services rendered to humanity in general and Pakistanis in particular, the Federal Government issued a Commemorative Coin of Rupees 50 in memory of late Dr. Ruth Pfau on May 9th, 2018.

Dr. Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau was an emblem of devotion, commitment and service to the most neglected, if not rejected, people of the society: lepers. Her untiring efforts brought the leprosy under control and Pakistan became the first country in Asia to earn this status. Dr. Ruth's contribution to the society was gratefully acknowledged by the people and state during her life time. She was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Nishan-e-Quaid-e-Azam and Hilal-e-Pakistan. Furthermore, her mortal remains were wrapped in the national flag in her final journey, besides being accorded state funeral, an honor reserved for the rarest of the rare.

The approval was given by the cabinet meeting held on November 9, 2017, hence year 2017 is marked on the coin instead of 2018.