© Iftikhar Ahmad
© Iftikhar Ahmad
1 Anna Pattern
1951 year| Copper-nickel | 3.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Government of Pakistan (حکومتِ پاکستان) |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 1 Anna 1⁄16 PKR = USD 0.00022 |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#419198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
"ایک آنہ" (One Anna) written in Urdu at the top. One Anna in English at Right. "এক আনা" (One Anna) in Bengali at Left. Numeral 1 at center, and year on left and right of this numeral.
Scripts: Bengali, Urdu
Lettering:
ایک آنہ
One Anna
এক আনা
1
1951
Translation:
One Anna
One Anna
One Anna
1
1951
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Anna 1951 coin was designed by the renowned British artist and sculptor, Benjamin Clemens. Clemens was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Indian rupee, which was also used in Pakistan after its independence in 1947. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Islamic motifs and modern design elements, reflecting Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and its aspirations for a modern, progressive future.
