10 Rupees


Brass	5.50 g	25.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Pakistan
Period	Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2015-2022
Value	10 Rupees 10 PKR = USD 0.036
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition	Brass
Weight	5.50 g
Diameter	25.5 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#95288
Rarity index	15%

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin is decorated with the front side picture of Faisal Mosque with Doves flying over it. The face value of the coin in numeral wording “10” in bold letters and Rupee روپيه in Urdu script is inscribed at lower side of the coin. A circle of small beads is all along the edge of the coin.

Lettering:
10
روپيه

Translation: 10 Rupees

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Pursuant to Finance Division notification No.F.3(12)IF-III/2005 dated 27th July 2015, the Federal Government has authorized State Bank of Pakistan to issue Rs.10 regular coin. This coin will be issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from 24th October, 2016.

The weight of this coin varies a lot, from 5.0 to 6.2 grams, on average 5.53 g.
From 100 pcs :
5.0 = 1 pcs
5.2 = 5 pcs
5.3 = 13 pcs
5.4 = 21 pcs
5.5 = 16 pcs
5.6 = 18 pcs
5.7 = 10 pcs
5.8 = 8 pcs
5.9 = 5 pcs
6.0 = 2 pcs
6.2 = 1 pcs

There is no clear relation to the thickness of the coin. The rim is higher than the base of the coin.

Interesting fact

The 10 Rupees coin from Pakistan made of Brass has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. It has a distinctive "reeding" or "knurling" on the edges, which provides a textured finish that makes it easier for people to tell apart from other coins. This feature is not commonly found on coins, and it adds an interesting element to the coin's design.