The Pakistani 5-rupee coin (Rs. 5) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.[1]
Pakistan | |
| Value | Rs. 5 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Composition | Copper-Zinc-Nickel |
| Years of minting | 2002–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Lettering of "Islami Jamhoria Pakistan" at top, crescent moon and north-west facing five-pointed star at centre in ascending position. Issue year at bottom between two upward-curving wheat sprigs. Edge patterned with small beads. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Surrounding floral wreath interrupted by points of central five-pointed star, "5" and "Rupee" in Urdu at star's heart. Periphery uniformly bordered with beading pattern. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
The 5-rupee coin is an alloy comprising 79 percent copper, 20 percent zinc, and 1 percent nickel.[2][3] It weighs 3 grams and measures 18.5 mm in diameter.[2][3]
History
editThe 5-rupee coin was introduced in December 2002 by the State Bank of Pakistan.[1][4]
Obverse
editOn the obverse, it presents a design featuring a waxing crescent moon and a north-west facing five-pointed star in an ascending position.[2][3] The phrase "Islami Jamhoria Pakistan" is inscribed at the top, with the issue year marked at the bottom, located between two upward-curving wheat sprigs.[2][3] The coin's edge is adorned with a pattern of small beads.[2][3]
Reverse
editThe reverse side is surrounded by a floral wreath that is interrupted by the points of a central five-pointed star.[2][3] The coin's face value, displayed as "5" and "Rupee" in Urdu script, is positioned at the heart of the star.[2][3] The coin's periphery is uniformly bordered with a beading pattern.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "5-rupee coin being issued". DAWN.COM. December 24, 2002.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Current Regular Coins: 5-rupee coin". State Bank of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (October 14, 2015). "New Rs5 coin from tomorrow". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "KARACHI: Five-rupee coins begin trickling into market". DAWN.COM. January 3, 2003.