Certificate of Authenticity for 1977, 100th Birth Anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal Coins

The Gazette of Pakistan

Registered No. S.1033 / L - 7646 extraordinary published by authority; Islamabad, Tuesday, December 13, 1977. Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Affairs (Finance Division). Internal Finance Wing Islamabad, the 10th December, 1977.

S.R.O. 1169 (I)/77

In exercise of the power conferred by section 6 of the Pakistan Coinage Act (III of 1906), the Federal Government is pleased to determine that commemorative gold coins of the denomination of 500 Rupees and the silver coins of denomination of 100 Rupees to be coined for the issue under the authority of Federal Government on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal shall confirm to the following dimensions, design and composition, namely: [see these details below of each coin].

S.R.O. 1169-a (I)/77

In exercise of the power conferred by section 21 of the Pakistan Coinage Act (III of 1906), read with section 7 thereof, the Federal Government is pleased to make the following rule, namely:- The standard weight of the commemorative gold and silver coins of the denomination of 500 Rupees and 100 Rupees respectively to be coined under the provision of section 6 of the said Act for issue on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, and the remedy allowed in the making of the said coins shall be as specified below: [see weight tolerance details below for each coin]. [F.4(7)/IFV/77.]

Commemorative Rs.500 Coin

Issued Date : December 08, 1977

Issued on Celebration: Birth Centenary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Metal Composition: Gold (Gold 91.70%)

Shape : Round with 95 serrations

Weight: 3.64 grams (Remedy allowed, not exceeding 1/40th of weight)

Diameter: 19.0 mm

Mint: M/s Italcambio, Venezuela

Mintage: 700 (including 200 proofs)

Obverse Legends: Government of Pakistan, Value in centre, Date above sprigs

Reverse Legends: 100th Birth Anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1977) with his portrait. Head leaning on arm facing 1/4 left with closed eyes. 

Commemorative Rs.100 Coin

Issued Date: December 08, 1977
Issued on Celebration: Birth Centenary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Metal Composition: 0.925 Silver (Silver = 92.50%, Copper Cadmium = 7.50%)
Shape: Round with 180 serrations
Weight: 20.44 grams (Remedy allowed not exceeding 1/40th of weight)
Diameter: 36.00 mm
Mint: M/s Italcambio, Venezuela
Mintage: 3,300 (including 300 proofs)
Obverse Legends: Government of Pakistan, Value in Centre, Date above sprigs.
Reverse Legends: 100th Birth Anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1977) with his portrait. Head leaning on arm facing 1/4 left with closed eyes.

Commemorative Re.1 Coin

Issued Date : December 08, 1977

Issued on Celebration: Birth Centenary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Metal Composition: Cuprous Nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%)

Shape : Round with 110 serrations

Weight: 7.5 grams
Diameter: 27.5 mm

Mint: Pakistan Mint, Lahore
Mintage: 50,00,000
Obverse Legends: Government of Pakistan, Value in centre, Date above sprigs
Reverse Legends: 100th Birth Anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1977) with his portrait. Head leaning on arm facing 1/4 left with closed eyes.