State Bank of Pakistan Banknotes

The State Bank of Pakistan operates as the central monetary authority overseeing a currency system defined by the enduring portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and architecturally inspired design.

Quick Facts

Country: Pakistan

Currency: Pakistani rupee

Local name: State Bank of Pakistan

Institutional Identity

The bank functions as Pakistan’s central monetary authority, issuing currency through the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) in Karachi, where both banknote paper and intaglio printing are produced under controlled national infrastructure.

Historical Evolution

Established in 1948, the State Bank introduced the rupee following independence, maintaining a strict design doctrine centered exclusively on Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam), while recent developments include plans for a future transition toward polymer banknotes.

Design Philosophy

Pakistani banknotes are distinguished by the consistent Jinnah portrait on the obverse and major architectural landmarks such as the Badshahi Mosque and Faisal Mosque on the reverse, combined with intricate arabesque patterns and deep intaglio relief produced by PSPC.

For collectors

For collectors, the State Bank of Pakistan offers a structured and prestigious series where the high-denomination 5000 rupee Faisal Mosque note, signature varieties and the widely collected 75 rupee anniversary issue create a layered and evolving collecting field.