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SBP issues new coin to celebrate Marka-e-Haq

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ISLAMABAD: To pay tribute to the bravery of armed forces in the Marka-e-Haq and to commemorate Independence Day with dignity, a commemorative coin of Rs. 75 denomination has been released by the federal government on the following metal composition, shape, and size:

Metal composition: Nickel-Brass, Cu 79%, Zn 20% & Ni 1%, Dimension: 30.0 mm and Weight: 13.5 grams.

On the front of the coin, a waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star showing the North-West direction in position of rising are at the center. At the top of the crescent star, the periphery is inscribed in the wording “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script.

At the bottom of the crescent and at the top of two springs of wheat with arms bent upwards, there is the year of release 2025. Coin face value in numeral “75” in bold and RUPIA in Urdu script are inscribed at the right and left sides of the crescent star, respectively.

On the other side of the coin, the wordings “MARKA-E-HAQ” in Urdu script and “2025” in figure are engraved in the middle. The wording “PAKISTAN HAMESHA ZINDABAD” in Urdu script is engraved along with the circumference on the front side of the coin.

Two Fighter Aircraft (depicted on rthe ight & left sides of the coin), one Naval Ship, and one Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) are depicted on the reverse side of the coin.

The coin will be made available through the counters of exchange of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from August 15, 2025.

Staff Reporter

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