The State Bank of Pakistan(SBP) issued a commemorative coin on Friday to mark the 555th Jayanti [birth anniversary] of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith.
Nanak’s birth anniversary was celebrated last week at Gurdwara Janamashtham Nankana Sahib, with Sikh yatrees from all over the globe, including India, performing religious ceremonies.
It’s a circular, machined coin that measures 30 mm in diameter and weighs 13.5 grams. It is comprised of a nickel brass alloy with 79% copper, 20% zinc, and 1% nickel.
The coin’s reverse side depicts a waxing crescent and a five-pointed star rising to the north-west. Along the perimeter, the top of the crescent star is written in Urdu calligraphy with the words “Islami Jamhuria Pakistan”.
The year of issuance 2024 is shown underneath the crescent and on top of two wheat springs with curled upward arms. The face value of the coin, “55” in strong letters, and RUPIA in Urdu script, are inscribed on the right and left sides of the crescent star.
The reverse side of the coin depicts the monument of “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji”. The inscription “555th Birthday Celebrations” is written on the top of the monument, “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” is written at the bottom of the monument, and “1469-2024” is inscribed around the peripheral at the bottom of the coin, representing the span of birthday festivities.
It is important to note that Sikhi is a global religion with millions of members, with the holiest sites being in Pakistan.
The coin would be released via the exchange counters at all SBP Banking Services Corporation field offices beginning November 22, 2024, according to the announcement.
