Pakistani 10-rupee coin


The Pakistani 10-rupee coin is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.
The 10-rupee coin is a yellow, round piece with a serrated edge, a weight of 5.50 grams, and a diameter of 25.5mm.

History

On July 17, 2016, the federal government of Pakistan authorized the State Bank of Pakistan to distribute a Rs10 coin. The coin was issued on October 24, 2016, by the State Bank of Pakistan.
In April 2023, it was reported that the 10-rupee coin has faced challenges in gaining widespread acceptance as a legal tender.

Obverse

The coin's obverse side features a waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star in a rising position facing northwest. The Urdu inscription "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" is inscribed along the periphery above the star and the moon. The year of issuance is displayed below the crescent, above two upwardly curved wheat sprigs. A circle of small beads adorns the coin's edge.

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin carries an image of the front view of the Faisal Mosque with doves in flight above it.