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The Pakistani 75 Rupee Commemoration Notes are Commemorative denominations of Pakistani Rupee issued by the State Bank of Pakistan(SBP).The Green Coloured 75 Rupee Note was released on 17th August 2022 marking the 75th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan, featuring key figures in the nation's history to commemorate their "struggles" for the country.
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation was established in 1949 for the printing of securities including currency notes for the federal government. [1]In 1995, Pakistan Security Printing Corporation formed a joint venture with SICPA to form SICPA Pakistan with a production facility in Karachi.
The rupee was pegged to British Pound until 1982 when the government of General Zia-ul-Haq changed to a managed float. As a result, the rupee devalued by 38.5% between 1982–83 and 1987–88 and the cost of importing raw materials increased rapidly, causing pressure on Pakistani finances and damaging much of the industrial base.
20 Rupee Coin January 31, 2015 To commemorate the "Pakistan-China Year of Friendly Exchange 2015". Cupro Nickel, Copper 75%, Nickel 25% The coin shall be round, Dimension of 27.5 mm (and weight of 10 grams). 100,000 [7] 16 20 Rupee Coin March 16, 2015 To commemorate the"100 years of Glory" Islamia College, Peshawar.
The Pakistani rupee depreciated against the US dollar until around the start of the 21st century, when Pakistan's large current-account surplus pushed the value of the rupee up versus the dollar. Pakistan's central bank then stabilized by lowering interest rates and buying dollars, in order to preserve the country's export competitiveness.
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]
Manufacturing growth in Pakistan during this time was 8.51 percent, far outpacing any other time in Pakistani history. Pakistan established its first automobile and cement industries, and the government constructed several dams, (notably Tarbela Dam and Mangla Dam), canals, and power stations, in addition to launching Pakistan's space program.
The Pakistan Mint was founded in September 1943 as His Majesty's Mint when, during World War II, the British Indian government relocated mint operations from Calcutta to Lahore in response to Japanese bombing. [1] After the partition of India in 1947, the mint was renamed Pakistan Mint. [1] [2]