About the Pakistani Rupee
The Pakistani Rupee was introduced in 1948, a year after Pakistan gained independence from British India. It replaced the Indian Rupee.
The name 'Rupee' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rupya', meaning 'wrought silver'.
Interesting Facts
Father of the Nation on Notes
All Pakistani banknotes feature the portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, reverently known as Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader).
A Currency of Remittances
The Pakistani Rupee's stability is heavily influenced by remittances sent home by Pakistani expatriates working abroad, especially in the Middle East and the West.
K2 on the 5000 Rupee Note
The 5000 rupee banknote features the K2 mountain, the second-highest peak in the world, located in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range.
Historical Timeline
Pakistan gains independence.
The Pakistani Rupee is introduced.
Denominations
Banknotes
Coins
Security Features
Quick Facts
- ISO Code
- PKR
- Symbol
- Rs
- Numeric Code
- 586
- Subunit
- Paisa (1/100)
- Introduced
- 1948-01-01
Central Bank
- Name
- State Bank of Pakistan
- Headquarters
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Founded
- 1948
- Current Governor
- Jameel Ahmad (since 2022)
Economic Data
- Reserve Currency Share
- 0.0%
- Forex Volume Share
- 0.0%
- Inflation Rate
- 11.8%
- Interest Rate
- 22.0%
Exchange Rates
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