ISLAMABAD — The federal government has decided to issue a special commemorative coin to mark the historic 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. According to an official press release from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Rs75 coin will be made available to the general public starting Monday, May 25. Citizens can acquire the unique coin directly through the dedicated exchange counters at the various field offices of the SBP Banking Services Corporation. The initiative honors a multi-decade bilateral relationship that was formally established on May 21, 1951, symbolizing the enduring “all-weather” strategic partnership between the two neighboring nations.
To mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan🇵🇰 and China🇨🇳, the Government of Pakistan has decided to issue a commemorative coin of Rs.75 denomination. This coin will be available to the general public from May 25, 2026 through counters of #SBP Banking… pic.twitter.com/ETf3mMXtVI
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) May 21, 2026
Key Highlights
- The government approved a Rs75 commemorative coin to celebrate 75 years of Pakistan-China ties.
- The central bank will release the special coin to the general public starting May 25.
- The round coin is composed of a durable blend of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel.
- Visual elements feature the national flags of both countries alongside symbolic inscriptions.
- Text on the coin highlights core diplomatic values like trust, friendship, and mutual support.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif unveils the plaque of commemorative coins issued at the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, in Islamabad on 21 May 2026. pic.twitter.com/UFQmyrUnv6
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 21, 2026
The central bank revealed specific technical and aesthetic details of the commemorative piece, describing it as a round, milled coin with precise serrations along its edge, weighing exactly 19 grams with a diameter of 36 millimeters. The obverse side features a waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star facing northwest at its center, surrounded by the words “Islami Jamhuria Pakistan” inscribed along the periphery. Positioned just below the crescent and above two upward-curving wheat sprigs is the year of issuance, 2026, flanked by the face value numbers and wording.
Meanwhile, the reverse side of the coin captures the essence of the bilateral alliance by displaying the national flags of both Pakistan and China at its center. The upper periphery is inscribed with the phrase “75th anniversary of Pakistan and China diplomatic relations,” while the core diplomatic pillars of “trust, friendship, and support” run along the lower edge. To further cement the cultural connection, the phrases are translated into Urdu and Chinese characters both above and below the flags, alongside the historic milestones of 1951 and 2026. Financial and cultural historians note that the issuance serves as a lasting token of a deep diplomatic journey rooted in mutual respect and sovereign cooperation.
