Pakistani Coins

At the time of independence, Pakistan did not have its own coinage. It was agreed that the banknotes and currency that was in circulation before partition will be in circulation till Pakistan Government issues its own coinage.

The coinage of Pakistan underwent a complete change in design and arrangement. The pattern by large was as in neighboring Islamic countries. It had ‘Tughra’ in Urdu on the obverse with inscription “Govt. of Pakistan” in English. It was designed by Mr. P. W. Burende. On the reverse of Cupronickel rupee, its half and quarter, is the value in words, surmounted by a crescent and star. The same order was used on the Cupronickel, two anna & one anna coins, the former was with a square outline and later with fluted edges. The bronze paisa had a central piecing, having inscription on either side. In 1953, new coins of one anna, half anna & one paisa were introduced on which the tughra and crescent and star were combined, value inscribed within a wreath or between two corn ears.