ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is going to issue commemorative coin worth Rs 20 on January 31 to mark “Pakistan-China Year of Friendly Exchange 2015”, in pursuance of the federal government notification.
The coin weighs 10 grams with 75 per cent copper and 25 per cent nickel. Its shape is round with serration on the edge and a diameter of 27.5mm, said an SBP statement. The waxing crescent moon and a five pointed star facing north-west in rising position are in the centre of the obverse face of the coin. Along with periphery on the top of the crescent star the wording “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script is inscribed. Below the crescent and at the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of issuance 2015.
The face value of the coin in numeral “20” in bold letters and (RUPIA) in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of crescent star respectively. There are national flags of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and People Republic of China in the centre of reverse side of the coin. Pakistani flag is shown at right side of the coin, whereas Chinese flag at the left side. The wording “YEAR OF FRIENDLY EXCHANGE 2015” is inscribed above these two flags and along with the periphery of the coin.
