1 Rupee (Hejira) 1401 (1981) front 1 Rupee (Hejira) 1401 (1981) back
1 Rupee (Hejira) 1401 (1981) photo
© Ulmo

1 Rupee Hejira

1401 (1981) year
Copper-nickel 6.5 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Pakistan
Period
Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1401 (1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee (1&nbspPKR)
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14097
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Lettering: الهجرة

Translation: Hijra

Edge

Reeded

Comment

1 coin was reported having double thickness, slightly smaller in size (26.15mm), and with more weight (9.00g). Seems to be either a restrike issue produced in 2006, a pattern issue or simply an error

© Image courtesy of Chiefa Coins

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee (Hejira) 1401 (1981) coin from Pakistan features a unique design that commemorates the 1401st anniversary of the Hijra, which is the Islamic calendar's start date. The coin's design includes an image of the Islamic calendar's founder, Muhammad, and the coin's date in both Islamic and Gregorian calendars. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a coin that combines both Islamic and Western calendar systems.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1401 (1981)  4233000 - - - - - -

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