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  • 10 Rupees 2009, KM# 70, Pakistan, Pakistan–China Friendship, 60th Anniversary of Peoples' Republic of China
  • 10 Rupees 2009, KM# 70, Pakistan, Pakistan–China Friendship, 60th Anniversary of Peoples' Republic of China
Description

China–Pakistan relations, also known as Chinese-Pakistani or Sino–Pakistani relations, refer to the bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People's Republic of China (PRC). Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1950 when Pakistan became one of the first countries to recognize the PRC over the Republic of China (ROC). Since then, their relationship has been exceptionally cordial, driven by similar geopolitical interests. Both nations have prioritized maintaining their "special relationship," marked by frequent high-level visits and numerous cooperative agreements. China has provided Pakistan with significant economic, technical, and military assistance, with both countries viewing each other as close strategic allies.

Obverse

Depicts flags of China and Pakistan intertwined, handshake below dividing dates of foundation and of issue, with the inscription "60th Anniversary of the Independence of the People's Republic of China" above and "Long live Pakistan-China friendship" below in Urdu.

The 60th Anniversary Military Parade was held on Chang'an Avenue, beneath Tiananmen, commemorating the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949. Since then, National Day is celebrated each year with events of varying scales.

سالہ جشن آزادی عو امی جمہوریہ چین 60
1949 2009
پاک چین دوستی زندہ باد

Reverse

Depicts a crescent and star and value above wheat ears, with country name written above in Urdu, and the date below, value in both sides.

The star and crescent is an iconographic symbol used in various historical contexts but most well known today as a symbol of the former Ottoman Empire and, by popular extension, the Islamic world. It appears on the national flag and state emblem of Pakistan.

اسلامی جمہوریۂ پاكستان
روپیہ 10
2009

Edge

10 Rupees

Pakistan–China Friendship
60th Anniversary of Peoples' Republic of China

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KM# 70 Schön# 70
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Copper Nickel
Weight 8.25 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Pakistan Mint

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