The Pakistani 5-rupee coin (Rs. 5) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.[1]
Pakistan | |
| Value | Rs. 5 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Composition | Copper-Zinc-Nickel |
| Years of minting | 2002–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Lettering of "Islami Jamhoria Pakistan" at top, crescent moon and north-west facing five-pointed star at centre in ascending position. Issue year at bottom between two upward-curving wheat sprigs. Edge patterned with small beads. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Surrounding floral wreath interrupted by points of central five-pointed star, "5" and "Rupee" in Urdu at star's heart. Periphery uniformly bordered with beading pattern. |
| Designer | State Bank of Pakistan |
The 5-rupee coin is an alloy comprising 79 percent copper, 20 percent zinc, and 1 percent nickel.[2][3] It weighs 3 grams and measures 18.5 mm in diameter.[2][3]
History
The 5-rupee coin was introduced in December 2002 by the State Bank of Pakistan.[1][4]
Obverse
On the obverse, it presents a design featuring a waxing crescent moon and a north-west facing five-pointed star in an ascending position.[2][3] The phrase "Islami Jamhoria Pakistan" is inscribed at the top, with the issue year marked at the bottom, located between two upward-curving wheat sprigs.[2][3] The coin's edge is adorned with a pattern of small beads.[2][3]
Reverse
The reverse side is surrounded by a floral wreath that is interrupted by the points of a central five-pointed star.[2][3] The coin's face value, displayed as "5" and "Rupee" in Urdu script, is positioned at the heart of the star.[2][3] The coin's periphery is uniformly bordered with a beading pattern.[2]