The Pakistani 75-rupee note is a denomination of the
Pakistani rupee
The Pakistani rupee ( ur, / ALA-LC: ; sign: Re (singular) and Rs (plural); ISO code: PKR) is the official currency of Pakistan since 1948. The coins and notes are issued and controlled by the central bank, namely State Bank of Pakistan.
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History
The banknote was introduced by the
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in August 2022 to commemorate Pakistan's 75 years of Independence.
The banknote is the second of its kind, following the issuance of a
commemorative banknote in 1997 to mark Pakistan's
golden jubilee
A golden jubilee marks a 50th anniversary. It variously is applied to people, events, and nations.
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, golden jubilee refers the 50th anniversary year of the separation from Pakistan and is called in Bengali ''"সু ...
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In April 2023, it was reported that the 75-rupee banknote has faced challenges in gaining widespread acceptance as a legal tender.
Features
The 75-rupee banknote predominantly features the green color, accompanied by shades of white and yellow.
The green color symbolizes growth and development, reflecting Islamic identity of Pakistan.
The presence of white highlights the religious diversity within the country's population.
Obverse
The obverse side of the banknote displays portraits of significant figures, including
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (, ; born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the ...
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Syed Ahmad Khan,
Muhammad Iqbal, and
Fatima Jinnah
Fatima Jinnah ( ur, ; 31 July 1893 – 9 July 1967), widely known as Māder-e Millat ("Mother of the Nation"), was a Pakistani stateswoman, politician, dental surgeon and one of the leading founders of Pakistan. She was the younger sister of ...
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Reverse
The reverse side of the banknote showcases images of the
Markhor and
Deodar trees.
These images symbolise Pakistan's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by
climate change and its consequences.
References
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State Bank of Pakistan
Rupee
Currencies introduced in 2022