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Pakistani 10-rupee coin

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10 rupee
Pakistan
Mass5.50 g
Diameter25.5 mm
Years of minting2016 (2016)–present
Obverse
DesignLettering of "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" along the periphery above, crescent moon and five-pointed star at centre facing northwest. Year of issuance below the crescent, with two wheat sprigs curving upwards below. Circle of small beads adorning the edge.
DesignerState Bank of Pakistan
Reverse
DesignFaisal Mosque front view at centre, doves in flight above.
DesignerState Bank of Pakistan

The Pakistani 10-rupee coin (Rs. 10) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.[1]

The 10-rupee coin is a yellow, round piece with a serrated edge, a weight of 5.50 grams, and a diameter of 25.5mm.[2]

History

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On July 17, 2016, the federal government of Pakistan authorized the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to distribute a Rs10 coin.[2] The coin was issued on October 24, 2016, by the State Bank of Pakistan.[2]

In April 2023, it was reported that the 10-rupee coin has faced challenges in gaining widespread acceptance as a legal tender.[3]

Obverse

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The coin's obverse side features a waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star in a rising position facing northwest.[2] The Urdu inscription "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" is inscribed along the periphery above the star and the moon.[2] The year of issuance is displayed below the crescent, above two upwardly curved wheat sprigs.[2] A circle of small beads adorns the coin's edge.[2]

Reverse

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The reverse side of the coin carries an image of the front view of the Faisal Mosque with doves in flight above it.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Current Regular Coins: 10-rupee coin". State Bank of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Rs10 coin to be issued on Oct 24". Dawn. October 23, 2016. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Hasan, Shazia (April 22, 2023). "Two legal tenders struggle to gain currency". Dawn. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.