Karachi: To mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan and China diplomatic relations, the Government of Pakistan has decided to issue a commemorative coin of Rs.75. The coin will be available to the general public from May 25, 2026, through the exchange counters of field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. It may be recalled that the Pakistan and China formally established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951.
The commemorative coin is round in shape milled with serration on the edge, with the following specifications:
Metal composition: Copper-Nickel, (75% Copper & 25% Nickel)
Dimension: 36.0 mm
Weight: 19.0 grams
OBVERSE:
On the obverse side of the coin, the waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing North-West in rising position, is in the center. Along with periphery on the top of the crescent star is inscribed in wording “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script. Below the crescent and on the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of issuance 2026. The face value of coin in numeral “75” in bold letters and RUPIA in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent star respectively.
REVERSE:
On the reverse side of the coin, wording “75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PAKISTAN AND CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS” in English script is written along with periphery on top side of the coin and words “TRUST FRIENDSHIP SUPPORT” in English Script are written along with the periphery on lower side of the coin. In the center of the coin national flags of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Peoples Republic of China are shown. Below the national flags artistically designed numeral “75” is shown representing the event. Years “1951” and “2026” are shown on the left and right sides of the artistically designed number “75”. Wordings “PAK CHEEN SAFARATI TAULUQAT KAY 75 SAAL” in Urdu and Chinese script are written above the national flags. Wordings “EITAMAD-DOSTI-MU’AWANAT” in Urdu and Chinese script are written below the artistically designed numeral “75”.
