SBP to Issue Special Rs. 75 Coin Across Pakistan in May 2026

Pakistan is set to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with Pakistan and China in a historic way, as the government has decided to issue a special Rs.75 commemorative coin marking the milestone.

As per official information, the commemorative coin will be available to the general public on 25/05/2026 via exchange counters of field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation.

The release comes as diplomatic relations between the two nations are officially established on 21 May 1951, marking a long-term strategic, economic and political alliance, frequently termed as “all-weather friends.”

Rs. 75 Coin Design and Specifications

The commemorative coin will be round in shape with milled serrated edges and will feature the following specifications:

• Metal Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
• Diameter: 36.0 mm
• Weight: 19.0 grams
• Denomination: Rs.75

Obverse Side Design

The front side of the coin will feature:

• A waxing crescent moon and five-pointed star facing northwest
• The inscription “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script along the upper periphery
• The year of issuance 2026 below the crescent
• The numeral “75” and the word “RUPIA” in Urdu script on either side
• Two wheat sprigs symbolizing prosperity

Reverse Side Design

The reverse side of the coin highlights Pakistan–China friendship with symbolic artwork:

• Inscription: “75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PAKISTAN AND CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS”
• Motto: “TRUST FRIENDSHIP SUPPORT”
• Center design: National flags of Pakistan and China
• Artistic numeral “75” with years “1951” and “2026” on both sides
• Urdu and Chinese inscriptions emphasizing 75 years of diplomatic relations and shared values of trust, friendship, and cooperation

Why This Coin Matters

The commemorative coin is not just a currency item but a symbolic recognition of decades of diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and China, covering:

• Economic cooperation under CPEC
• Strategic defense partnerships
• Cultural and educational exchange
• Regional and international coordination