3000 Rupees (Astor Markhor) 1976 front 3000 Rupees (Astor Markhor) 1976 back
3000 Rupees (Astor Markhor) 1976 photo
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3000 Rupees Astor Markhor

1976 year
Gold (.900) 33.437 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Pakistan
Period
Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
3000 Rupees 3000 PKR = USD 11
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
33.437 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64396
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Astor Markhor and denomination.

Lettering: 3000

Interesting fact

The Astor Markhor coin, released in 1976, was the first gold coin to be minted in Pakistan. It has a diameter of 37.77 mm and a thickness of 2.38 mm, making it a substantial piece. The coin's design features the Astor Markhor, a species of wild goat found in the Himalayas, on one side, and the Pakistani crest on the other. The coin's gold content is .900, meaning it is made of 90% gold, and it weighs 33.437 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its value can vary depending on market conditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  273 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3000 Rupees (Astor Markhor) 1976 coin.