The Central Bank of Pakistan
launched a commemorative note of 75 rupees on the completion of 75 years of the
establishment of the country.
State Bank of Pakistan Acting
Governor Dr. Murtaza Syed unveiled this special commemorative note on August
14.
On one side of this green note
there are pictures of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Fatima Jinnah and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, while on the other
side of the note there are pictures of markhor and deodar trees.
A series of comments on this note
started on social media, in which on the one hand praise was given, along with
the value of this note, its design, the pictures on it, especially the pictures
of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Markhor. But there are a lot of comments.
The State Bank of Pakistan has
clarified its position in writing about the photos of Markhor besides the
important personality on the commemorative note.
According to the State Bank,
coins and stamps are issued on important days, but it is rare that the State
Bank issues a commemorative bank note. This is the second banknote to be issued
so far, before this, State Bank issued the first such note in 1997 on the
occasion of the golden jubilee of Pakistan's independence.
In its written statement, the
State Bank said, "The note is mainly green, with white shades and some
yellow color mixed in to make it more attractive." Green represents growth
and development and symbolizes the country's Islamic identity, while white
emphasizes the religious diversity of the population.
Explaining the image of the
markhor on the side of the note, the statement said, "The images of the
markhor and pine trees on the back of the banknote highlight our national
commitment to combat climate change and its impacts." Both the markhor and
the cedar tree point to the devastation caused by these climate changes and
emphasize the need for urgent action to combat and prevent environmental
degradation.
Regarding the portrait of Fatima
Jinnah, the State Bank says that she supported her brother Muhammad Ali Jinnah
in the Tehreek-e-Pakistan movement and her presence on the note also reflects
the role of women in the Tehreek-e-Pakistan movement. Is.
On the other hand, regarding the
design of the note, the State Bank says that the side with marjoram and cedar
is based on a design provided by artist Sara Khan.
The design and color scheme of
this note was worked out by the Internal Note Committee of the Central Bank and
formally approved by the Federal Government.
According to the circular issued
by the State Bank of Pakistan in connection with this commemorative note, Sir
Syed Ahmed Khan laid the foundation of independence through the Aligarh
movement and is considered the founder of the two-nation ideology.
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