© Iftikhar Ahmad
© Iftikhar Ahmad
3 Paisa ND Pattern ND
1966 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Government of Pakistan (حکومتِ پاکستان) |
| Period | Islamic Republic (1956-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 3 Paisas 0.03 PKR = USD 0.00011 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
"۳" (3) and "پیسہ" (Paisa) written in Urdu at the top. Numeral "3" written in the center Value "৩ পয়সা" (3 Payasa) written in Bengali at the bottom. Tea sprigs on both sides.
Lettering:
پیسہ ۳
3
৩ পয়সা
Translation:
3 Paisa
3
3 Paisa
Comment
Note by http://www.chiefacoins.com :
"3 Paisa dated 196x Bronze in circular shape with two languages (Urdu and Bengali) and 3 Paisa dated 1966 Bronze 8-sided scallops with two languages (Urdu and Bengali) also exist as pattern."
Interesting fact
The Pattern 3 Paisa coin was designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Pakistan's independence, which was celebrated in 1966. The coin features a unique pattern that includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, which are symbols of Islam and Pakistan's national flag. The coin also features the Urdu script for "Pakistan" and the year "1966" in English. It's a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in numismatics and Pakistani history.
