3 Paisa (Pattern) 1966 front 3 Paisa (Pattern) 1966 back
3 Paisa (Pattern) 1966 photo
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3 Paisa Pattern

1966 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Pakistan
Issuing entity
Government of Pakistan (حکومتِ پاکستان‎)
Period
Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1966
Value
3 Paisas (0.03&nbspPKR)
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#417912
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 Paysa) written in Bengali at the bottom. Tea sprigs on both sides.

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin, Persian

Lettering:
پیسہ ۳
3
৩ পয়সা

Translation:
3 Paisa
3
3 Paisa

Interesting fact

The Pattern 3 Paisa coin was designed by the renowned Pakistani artist and coin designer, Syed Ali Imran. He was known for his unique style of incorporating traditional Pakistani motifs and calligraphy into his designs, and the Pattern 3 Paisa coin is a great example of his work. The coin features a beautiful floral pattern on the reverse side, which was a hallmark of Imran's designs during that time period.