KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a Rs50 commemorative coin on Friday in memory of late humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi.

The coin was officially unveiled at an event here at the SBP headquarters.

According to Geo News, Faisal Edhi – the late philanthropist’s son and the current head of Edhi Foundation– expressed his gratitude to the Pakistani government and SBP.

“I intend to continue the mission of Edhi sahib, and I believe that it should be carried on until the end of times,” Faisal Edhi said. He also urged the citizens to take inspiration from his father, adding that “everyone should help take this mission forward, and partake in all services for the humanity.”

Earlier, the federal government had decided to issue the coin in the cabinet meeting held on July 25 last year.

The SBP was authorised to issue Rs50 Coin in recognition of his services to humanity.

The metal composition, shape, dimension and design of the coin are as follow.

Metal composition: cupronickel, copper 75 percent and nickel 25 percent

Dimension: 30.0 mm

Weight: 13.5 grams

The waxing crescent moon and star facing North West in rising position is in the center.  The periphery on the top of the crescent star is inscribed in the wording “ISLAMI JAMHORIA PAKISTAN” in Urdu script.

Below the crescent and at the top of two springs of wheat with arms curved upward, there is the year of death of Abdul Sattar Edhi.