Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revealed potential designs for new currency notes. These designs were chosen from entries submitted by citizens in an art competition organized by the SBP.
Winners of the Art Competition
- Rs 10 Note:
- 1st Prize: Shery Abidi
- 2nd Prize: Mirza Sufiyan
- Rs 20 Note:
- 1st Prize: Haroon Khan
- Rs 50 Note:
- 1st Prize: Syed Fawad Hussain
- Rs 100 Note:
- 1st Prize: Memoona Afzal
- Rs 500 Note:
- 1st Prize: Hadiya Hassan
- 2nd Prize: Aynee Zahra
- Rs 1000 Note:
- 1st Prize: Noureen Aslam
- Rs 5000 Note:
- 1st Prize: Memoona Afzal
- 2nd Prize: Karim Muhammad
The SBP expressed its gratitude to all participants, highlighting the creativity and talent showcased in the competition. The designs were selected after a thorough evaluation by a committee of experts.
Rs.10 Denomination First Winner
Rs.10 Denomination 2nd prize winner
Rs 20 denomination 1st prize Winner
Rs 20 denomination 1st prize Winner
Rs.50 Denomination 1st prize Winner
Rs 100 denomination 1st prize winner
Rs.500 denomination currency note 1st prize winner
Rs.500 denomination currency note 2nd prize winner
Rs 1000 denomination 1st prize winner
Rs 5000 denomination 1st prize winner
Rs 5000 denomination 2nd prize Winner
Next Steps
The shortlisted designs will be shared with international designers who will work with the SBP to finalize the new banknote series. These designers will use the local submissions as inspiration but will also bring their own expertise to the final designs.
The SBP aims to ensure that the new currency notes reflect Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and progressive vision. The winners of the competition will receive prize money as a token of appreciation for their contributions.
Stay tuned for more updates on the final designs of the new currency notes of Pakistan.