The Pakistani 10-rupee coin (Rs. 10) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.[1]
Pakistan | |
| Mass | 5.50 g |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Years of minting | 2016–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Lettering of "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" along the periphery above, crescent moon and five-pointed star at centre facing northwest. Year of issuance below the crescent, with two wheat sprigs curving upwards below. Circle of small beads adorning the edge. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Faisal Mosque front view at centre, doves in flight above. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
The 10-rupee coin is a yellow, round piece with a serrated edge, a weight of 5.50 grams, and a diameter of 25.5mm.[2]
History
editOn July 17, 2016, the federal government of Pakistan authorized the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to distribute a Rs10 coin.[2] The coin was issued on October 24, 2016, by the State Bank of Pakistan.[2]
In April 2023, it was reported that the 10-rupee coin has faced challenges in gaining widespread acceptance as a legal tender.[3]
Obverse
editThe coin's obverse side features a waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star in a rising position facing northwest.[2] The Urdu inscription "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" is inscribed along the periphery above the star and the moon.[2] The year of issuance is displayed below the crescent, above two upwardly curved wheat sprigs.[2] A circle of small beads adorns the coin's edge.[2]
Reverse
editThe reverse side of the coin carries an image of the front view of the Faisal Mosque with doves in flight above it.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Current Regular Coins: 10-rupee coin". State Bank of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Rs10 coin to be issued on Oct 24". Dawn. October 23, 2016. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Hasan, Shazia (April 22, 2023). "Two legal tenders struggle to gain currency". Dawn. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.