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Description
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 1876–1948) was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan's independence on 14 August 1947, and then as Pakistan's first Governor-General until his death. He is revered in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam ("Great Leader") and Baba-i-Qaum, ("Father of the Nation"). His birthday is a national holiday in Pakistan.
He left a deep and respected legacy in Pakistan. Innumerable streets, roads and localities in the world are named after Jinnah. Several universities and public buildings in Pakistan bear Jinnah's name.
Obverse
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Depicts a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, facing three-quarter right, wearing a Karakul hat which subsequently came to be known as the "Jinnah cap", with the inscription "Quaid-i-Azam (Great Leader) birth centenary celebration" below the portrait. The dates of his birth and death are on both sides. 1876 1976 |
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Reverse
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Depicts a crescent and star with "Government of Pakistan" written in Urdu above, the motto of the republic below, and the denomination in Urdu numerals. حکومت پاکستان |
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500 Rupees
KM# 43 Schön# 47 Fr# 2
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