1997 Pakistan 50 Rupees Coin – 50 Years of Independence Commemorative

Celebrate a historic national milestone with the 1997 Pakistan 50 Rupees Commemorative Coin, issued to mark the Golden Jubilee – 50 Years of Independence (1947–1997).

Struck at the Lahore Mint, this copper-nickel coin is both a piece of history and a collector’s treasure. The obverse features the crescent and star at the center with the denomination, while the reverse proudly displays the Pakistani flag with the inscription “50 Year Independence Celebration of Pakistan” in Urdu.

✨ Key Features:

• Issuer: Pakistan (Islamic Republic, 1956–date)

• Year: 1997

• Value: 50 Rupees (50 PKR)

• Commemorative Issue: 50th Anniversary of Independence

• Composition: Copper-nickel

• Weight: 20 g

• Diameter: 35.25 mm

• Thickness: 2.5 mm

• Shape: Round

• Technique: Milled

• Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

• Obverse: Crescent & star, denomination, wreath, and year

• Reverse: Pakistan flag with Urdu inscription (1947–1997)

• Edge: Reeded

• Mint: Lahore, Pakistan

• References: KM# 60, Schön# 63

🎁 Why Collect This Coin?

• A piece of Pakistan’s 50th Independence history.

• Beautifully designed with national symbols.

• Affordable, accessible, and highly collectible.

• Perfect for coin collectors, history enthusiasts, and patriotic keepsakes.