SBP issues Rs50 coin commemorating Abdul Sattar Edhi
The decision to release this coin was taken in the federal cabinet meeting on July 15, 2016.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Keeping in view the meritorious services rendered to humanity in general and Pakistanis in particular, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued Commemorative Coin in memory of late Abdul Sattar Edhi.
The decision to release this coin was taken in the federal cabinet meeting held on July 15, 2016. These coins have been issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation.
Faisal Edhi, son of late humanitarian poses at the ceremony
The metal composition, shape, dimension and design of Rs.50 commemorative coin are as under:
Metal composition: Cupro-Nickel, Copper 75% & Nickel 25%
Dimension: 30.0 mm
Weight: 13.5 grams
OBVERSE: The waxing crescent moon and five pointed star facing North West in rising position is in the center. The periphery on the top of the crescent star is inscribed in the wording “ISLAMI JAMHORIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script. Below the crescent and at the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of death of Abdul Sattar Edhi. The face value of the coin in numeral “50” in bold letters and RUPIA in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent star respectively
REVERSE: There is a side portrait of Abdul Sattar Ehdi in the center. The wording is inscribed above the portrait of Abdul Sattar Edhi and the life span 1928-2016 is inscribed along with the periphery and below the portrait.
