© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Paisa Hejira
1401 (1981) year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Islamic Republic (1956-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1401 (1981) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Paisas (0.50 PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1961-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 September 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu: 'Al-Hejira', surrounded by wreath
Lettering: الهجرة
Translation: Migration or journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina)
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Paisa (Hejira) 1401 (1981) coin from Pakistan was issued to commemorate the 1401st anniversary of the Hijra, which is the Islamic calendar's start date. The coin's design features the crescent moon and a star, which are important symbols in Islamic culture. The coin's mintage was relatively low, with only 10 million coins produced, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 (1981) | 456000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Paisa (Hejira) 1401 (1981) coin.
