State Bank of Pakistan is all set to launch the new Rs. 50 coin in remembrance of Abdul Sattar Edhi for his services towards his nation and humanity. Last year on 15 July 2016, it was approved by the Federal Cabinet to launch Rs. 50 Abdul Sattar Edhi Commemorative Coin. SBP was given direction take necessary steps for the design and launch of the new coin. Now SBP has finalized each and everything. According to External Relations Department of SBP, this commemorative coin will be available to the public via SBP field offices from March 31, 2017.
Here is the information about the metal composition, shape, dimension and design of Rs. 50 commemorative coin of Abdul Sattar Edhi.
- Metal Composition: Cupro-Nickel, Copper 75% & Nickel 25%
- Dimension: 30.0 mm
- Weight: 13.5 grams
Now here is the Rs. 50 coin:
Obverse Side
The waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North West in rising position are 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 Side
There is a side portrait of Abdul Sattar Edhi in the center. The wording عہِد انسانیت عبدالستار ایدھی is inscribed above the portrait of Abdul Sattar Edhi. The life span 1928-2016 is inscribed along with the periphery and below the portrait.
