5 Rupees (Trial Strike 3) 2003 front 5 Rupees (Trial Strike 3) 2003 back
5 Rupees (Trial Strike 3) 2003 photo
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5 Rupees Trial Strike

2003 year
Copper 9.30 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Pakistan
Period
Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2003
Value
5 Rupees (5&nbspPKR)
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.30 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114400
Rarity index
89%

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Note by http://www.chiefacoins.com :
"The new elected government of PLM-Q wanted to introduce this coin, but was later rejected and the CuNi coin was resumed.
Double Thickness"

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Rupees (Trial Strike 3) 2003 from Pakistan is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing and evaluation purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, a similar coin, the Pattern 5 Rupees (Trial Strike 2) 2003, sold for $12,000 at an auction in 2019, making it one of the most valuable coins in the world.