50 Paisa


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	4 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	Pakistan
Period	Islamic Republic (1956-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1981-1996
Value	50 Paisas (0.50&nbspPKR)
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	4 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	30 September 2014
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#3126
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Central circle with border of dots contains numeral with lettering superimposed. Flower border outside circle

Scripts: Latin, Persian

Lettering:
50
پيسه

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Paisa coin from Pakistan features an image of the country's national animal, the lion, on its obverse side. This design was introduced in 1981 and remained unchanged until the coin was discontinued in 1996. The lion is depicted in a standing position, with its head turned slightly to the left, and is surrounded by a wreath of wheat ears. The image of the lion was chosen to symbolize the country's strength and courage.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1981	4612000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982	15844000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1983	9608000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1984	17520000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1985	20144000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986	14116000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1987	23044000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988	37140000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1989	33956000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1990	27664000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1991	30376000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1992	36812000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1993	37079000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1994	21356000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1995	35968000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996	72000	-	-	-	-	-	-