Pakistan – 50 Rupees – 1986 – Pick# 40a.4 | Numista# 213193 A Symbol of National Pride and Architectural Heritage

Issued by the State Bank of Pakistan in 1986, this 50 Rupees banknote captures the essence of Pakistan’s post-independence identity. With its elegant design and historical references, it stands as a testament to the country’s cultural resilience and architectural grandeur. A must-have for collectors of South Asian currency and Islamic republic memorabilia.

Obverse:

Portrait of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, in Western attire

Urdu inscriptions including “Bank Daulat-e-Pakistan” (State Bank of Pakistan)

Stylized guilloché patterns and traditional motifs

Signature: Attab G. N. Kazi (Governor)

Reverse:

Depiction of the main gate of Lahore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Mughal architecture

Urdu text line “Type B” beneath the upper title, distinguishing this variant from earlier issues

Emblematic of Pakistan’s historical depth and artistic legacy

Security Features:

Watermark: Portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Embedded security thread

Fine-line engraving and microtext for anti-counterfeit protection

Specifications:

Issue Year: 1986 (ND)

Series: Urdu Text “Type B” Issue

Size: 154 × 73 mm

Material: Paper

Printer: State Bank of Pakistan

Catalog References: Pick# 40a.4 | Numista# 213193

Collector Insights:

A transitional note reflecting Pakistan’s evolving design language in the 1980s

Highly collectible for its architectural reverse and iconic portrait of Jinnah

Ideal for enthusiasts of Islamic republic currency, post-colonial history, and South Asian heritage