Commemorative banknote {{Numismatics
A commemorative banknote is a banknote issued to mark some particular event. Such notes include:
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Pakistani Rupee
The Pakistani rupee (; ISO code: PKR; symbol: ; abbreviation: Re (singular) and Rs (plural)) is the official currency in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the State Bank of Pakistan. It was officia ...
are issued by the
State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the central bank of Pakistan. Its Constitution, as originally laid down in the State Bank of Pakistan Order 1948, remained basically unchanged until 1 January 1974, when the bank was nationalised and the scope ...
. The green coloured 75-rupee banknote was issued on 17th August 2022 on the 75th
Independence Anniversary of Pakistan. Another blue coloured note was released nearly a year later in July to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of State Bank of Pakistan.
Pakistan's 75th independence commemoration note
The 75-rupee Independence commemorative banknote was introduced by the State Bank of Pakistan on August 14, 2022, to commemorate 75 years of Pakistan's independence.
This release marked the second commemorative banknote issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, following the
golden jubilee
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Bangladesh
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banknote issued in 1997 to celebrate 50 years of independence.
Design
Obverse
The note features a green and white design with tones of yellow and prominently displays portraits of Pakistan’s key historical figures:
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 187611 September 1948) was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pa ...
,
Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah (31 July 18939 July 1967) was a Pakistani politician, stateswoman, author, and Activism, activist. She was the younger sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the List of Pakistan Movement activists, founder and first governor-general of ...
,
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
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The title is carried by scholars of Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence) and philosophy. It is used as an hon ...
, and
Syed Ahmad Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (17 October 1817 – 27 March 1898), also spelled Sayyid Ahmad Khan, was an Indian Muslim Islamic modernist, reformer, philosopher, and educationist in nineteenth-century British Raj, British India.
Though initially esp ...
on the front or obverse. These images symbolize the "determination" and "sacrifices" of these "iconic" personalities in the struggle for Pakistan’s independence.
Reverse
On the back, there's a scene with
Deodar (''Cedrus Deodara'') trees and the
national animal
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, the
Markhor
The markhor (''Capra falconeri'') is a large wild ''Capra'' (goat) species native to South Asia and Central Asia, mainly within Pakistan, the Karakoram range, parts of Afghanistan, and the Himalayas. It is listed on the IUCN Red List as Near ...
. This design which is created by illustrator Sara Khan.
Security features
The Rs 75 commemorative note is equipped with similar security features as with the other currency notes. These include the
Urdu numeral '75' which appears complete when the note is held in the light, Pure Image
security thread
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Usually, the ribbon runs vertical ...
with pulsing holographic rainbow effect and micro-lettering of 'SBP' and '75', among others. Moreover, the portraits and numbers on the note have raised printing, allowing identification of the banknote by the visually impaired.
State Bank of Pakistan anniversary commemorative note
On July 4, 2023, State Bank of Pakistan Governor
Jameel Ahmad introduced another commemorative Rs.75 banknote to celebrate the central bank's 75th anniversary.
Design
Obverse
The predominantly blue banknote, chosen to convey the stability of a central bank, features a stylized sketch of the state bank building by
Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi
Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi () (30 June 1930 10 February 1987), and often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash, was a historical Pakistani artist and poet best known for his skills as a calligrapher and a painter. He is considered one of the fines ...
. This sketch appears alongside the traditional portrait of Quaid-e-Azam on the front.
Reverse
The back of the banknote reflects the state bank's commitment to "banking on equality," featuring a portrait of Fatima Jinnah. It also underscores Pakistan's dedication to combating climate change, showcasing
sustainable energy
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sources like
wind turbines
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and
solar panel
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s.
See also
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Commemorative coins of Pakistan
References
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