KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced the issuance of a PKR 75 commemorative coin titled Marka-e-Haq to honour the armed forces in the recent conflict with India.
“To honor the valour of armed forces of Pakistan during the Marka-e-Haq and to celebrate Independence Day with due dignity, the Federal Government is pleased to issue a commemorative coin of PKR 75 denomination,” a statement said.
The obverse side depicts the traditional crescent and star, with the waxing crescent moon and a five-pointed star in a rising position. Along the periphery, the words “ISLAMI JAMHURIA PAKISTAN” are inscribed in Urdu script. Below the crescent, between two upward-curved wheat sprigs, appears the year of issuance “2025.” The denomination “75” in bold numerals and the word “Rupia” in Urdu are placed on either side of the crescent and star.
The 30-millimetre nickel-brass coin weighs 13.5 grams. Its reverse side features the inscription “MARKA-E-HAQ” in Urdu script and “2025” in numerals at the centre. Around the upper periphery, the words “PAKISTAN HAMESHA ZINDABAD” are inscribed, accompanied by images of two fighter aircraft, a naval ship, and a Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS).
A statement from the State Bank of Pakistan says the coin shall be issued through the exchange counters of all the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation from August 15, 2025.
Marka-e-Haq victory
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people.
India blamed Pakistan-based elements for the assault but provided no evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly denied the Indian allegations.
The Pakistan Armed Forces conducted Operation Bunyanum Marsoos on May 10 as part of the military operation ‘Marka-e-Haq’ in response to the Indian military’s attacks that began on the night of May 6 and 7, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children, and the elderly.
Pakistan intercepted multiple BrahMos supersonic missiles before launching the military operation on May 10, deploying its Al-Fatah missile system and targeting multiple Indian military installations.
Moreover, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian jets, including French Rafale, and carried out strikes on several Indian airbases. Following these developments, India requested intervention from US President Donald Trump, which ultimately led to a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on May 10.
