Govt marks Guru Nanak's 555th birthday with special Rs55 commemorative coin

State Bank of Pakistan will release a special Rs55 commemorative coin to celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, reported Express News on Friday. Issued by the federal government, this unique coin pays homage to the Sikh faith’s revered founder.

The Rs55 coin, consisting of 79% brass, 20% zinc, and 1% nickel, measures 30mm in diameter and weighs 13.5 grams. The coin’s obverse side bears a crescent moon and five-pointed star in the centre, positioned towards the northwest.

Along the upper edge, the words 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan' are inscribed in Urdu. Beneath the crescent, two stalks of wheat bend upwards, framing the coin’s year of issue, 2024. The denomination '55' appears to the right of the crescent, with 'Rupee' in Urdu on the left.

On the other side, the centre features an image of the memorial to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Above the memorial, the words '555th Birthday Celebrations' are inscribed, and under it reads 'SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI.' At the coin’s base, the years '1469–2024' are engraved, marking the span since Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth.

Pakistan is a nation enriched by diverse religious legacies. Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is honoured as the founder of Sikhism, stands among the distinguished figures native to the land that is now Pakistan.

Sikhism is a global faith with millions of followers worldwide, and its most sacred sites are located in Pakistan. This commemorative coin is available at exchange counters across all State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation field offices from November 22, 2024.