Pakistan to issue commemorative coin to mark 75 years of ties with China
Pakistan is set to issue a commemorative PKR 75 coin to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with China. The coin will be available to the public starting May 25, 2026, as part of ongoing anniversary celebrations. Both countries have maintained a strong strategic partnership, with China being Pakistan's largest trading partner.
- ▪Pakistan will issue a special PKR 75 commemorative coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China.
- ▪The coin will be available to the public from May 25, 2026, through the State Bank of Pakistan's banking counters.
- ▪Pakistan and China are described as 'all-weather allies' with close cooperation in various sectors.
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Pakistan has announced the issuance of a special PKR 75 commemorative coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China, as the two countries continue celebrations of their longstanding strategic partnership.Pakistan and China established formal diplomatic relations in 1951, less than two years after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Pakistan was the first Muslim nation to establish diplomatic ties with Beijing.The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday (May 21, 2026) that the commemorative coin would be available to the public from May 25 through its banking counters across the country."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…
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