10 Paisa


Aluminium	1.19 g	22 mm

Description

Issuer	Pakistan
Period	Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1981-1996
Value	10 Paisas (0.10&nbspPKR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition	Aluminium
Weight	1.19 g
Diameter	22 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	30 September 2014
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#3125
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Denomination within square

Scripts: Latin, Persian

Lettering:
10
پيسه

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coins dated 1994 through 1996 are unlisted in Krause, but are confirmed to exist.

Interesting fact

The 10 Paisa coin from Pakistan was designed by renowned Pakistani artist, Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi. He was a prominent painter and calligrapher, and his work can be found in various museums and art galleries across Pakistan. The coin's design features a stylized image of a cotton plant, which represents Pakistan's agricultural industry, and the number 10 in Urdu script at the center. The coin's edges are also inscribed with the words "Pakistan" in Urdu and English.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1981	7995000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982	39770000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1983	44705000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1984	35255000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1985	41545000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986	43280000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1987	39090000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988	42510000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1989	39325000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1990	37750000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1991	28205000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1992	11600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1993	6380000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1995		-	-	-	-	-	-
1996		-	-	-	-	-	-