Business Recorder
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced the issuance of a Rs75 commemorative coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, highlighting decades of friendship, cooperation, and strategic partnership between the two countries. To mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations Pakistan and China, the Government of Pakistan has decided to issue a commemorative coin of Rs.75 denomination. The coin will be available to the general public from May 25, 2026, through the exchange counters of field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China were formally established on May 21, 1951. The commemorative issuance reflects the long-standing ties between the two countries, which have expanded across political, economic, and development cooperation over the decades. The coin will have a denomination of Rs.75 and will be round in shape with milled edges and serration. It will be composed of Copper-Nickel, consisting of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. The coin measures 36.0 mm in diameter and weighs 19.0 grams. On the obverse side of the coin, the waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North-West in rising position, is in the centre. Along with periphery on the top of the 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 2026. The face value of coin in numeral “75” in bold letters and RUPIA in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent star respectively. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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