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5 Rupees Trial Strike
2003 yearCopper | 9.30 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Pakistan |
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Period | Islamic Republic (1956-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 2003 |
Value | 5 Rupees (5 PKR) |
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 |
Numista | N#114400 |
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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.