© Iftikhar Ahmad
© Iftikhar Ahmad
1 Rupee Pattern
1952 year| Copper-nickel | 11.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Government of Pakistan (حکومتِ پاکستان) |
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two wheat springs on 4 sides each with geometrical designs . One Rupee written in English at top. "ایک روپیہ" in Urdu below English wordings. "এক টাকা" in Bengali below Urdu Wordings. Date 1952 after the Bengali Wordings.
Scripts: Bengali, Latin, Urdu
Lettering:
One Rupee
ایک روپیہ
এক টাকা
Translation:
One Rupee
One Rupee
One Rupee
Edge
Security
Comment
Note by http://www.chiefacoins.com :
"In 2011, 1 Rupee 1952 CuNi with three languages (English, Urdu and Bengali) was seen with security edge."
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rupee coin was designed by the renowned British artist and designer, George Kruger Gray, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Pakistan during the 1940s and 1950s. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Islamic motifs and modern design elements, reflecting Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to modernization and progress.
