ISLAMABAD, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to issue a commemorative coin of rupees 50 on Friday, marking the 50th anniversary of the constitution of Pakistan, the SBP said.
This year marks the golden jubilee of the country's constitution, also known as the 1973 constitution, the SBP said in a statement on Thursday, adding that the initiative has been taken on the directions of the federal government.
The coin is in a round shape milled with a dimension of 30.0 mm, weight 13.5 grams, and has cupro-nickel metal contents with copper 75 percent and nickel 25 percent, according to the central bank.
The constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on April 10, 1973. It is Pakistan's supreme law, intended to guide the country's law, political culture, and system, the statement said.
"It sets out the state's outline, and serves to enshrine and protect the fundamental rights of the population, guaranteeing security to each and every citizen of Pakistan," it added. ■