SBP issues commemorative coin on Guru Nanak’s 555th birth anniversary

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a commemorative coin to celebrate 555^th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

The special commemorative coin worth Rs55 is crafted from a blend of nickel, brass, and copper, with a diameter of 30mm and a weight of 13.5 grams, said SBP in the statement.

On the obverse side, the coin features in the center a crescent moon and five-pointed star facing north-west in a rising position, accompanied by the words “Islamic Republic of Pakistan” inscribed in Urdu.

Below the crescent and on the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward is the year of issuance 2024. The face value of the coin “55” in bold letters and “ruppia” in Urdu script are written on the right and left sides of the crescent and the star, respectively.

On the back, it displays a commemorative portrait of Baba Guru Nanak in the center, paying homage to his legacy.

The words “555th Birthday Celebrations” are written on the top of the monument, and “Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji” is written at the bottom of the monument, whereas “1469-2024” is written along the periphery at the bottom of the coin depicting the span of Guru Nanak’s life.