The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has just released a list of potential new designs for its money taking a big step in changing the country’s currency. The SBP wants to give its banknotes a fresh look after a group of experts spent months looking them over. These designs mix history with new artistic ideas and will go through more checks by designers from other countries before they hit the streets.
Honoring National Icons
The new designs show Fatima Jinnah on the 500-rupee note, while Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s famous face will stay on the 10 20, 100, 500, and 5000-rupee notes. Liaquat Ali Khan, who was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, will appear on the 1000-rupee note. The back of this note has a picture of hands linked together, which stands for people coming together and being strong.
This redesign effort comes after the SBP’s public invitation earlier this year. The bank asked local artists and designers to submit their creative ideas for the new currency notes. Many talented people responded with enthusiasm. Dr. Sherry Abdi won first prize for her design of the 10-rupee note, while Mirza Sufyan got second place for his design. Other winners include Mirza Haroon Khan for the 20-rupee note, Ms. Maimoona Afzal for the 100 and 5000-rupee notes, Ms. Hadiya Hassan for the 500-rupee note, and Ms. Noreen Aslam for the 1000-rupee note.
The Path to Finalization
The SBP’s method shows how much they value local talent in creating the country’s visual identity. International designers will refine the shortlisted designs further, but the input of Pakistani artists remains crucial. This move recognizes the country’s artistic skill and honors its historical figures.
As the SBP gets ready to put these new notes into use, people are looking forward to seeing how these updated designs will showcase Pakistan’s deep-rooted history and hopes for the future. The new money is more than just cash—it’s a nod to the country’s background, skills, and togetherness.
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