Pakistani 5-rupee coin

The Pakistani 5-rupee coin (₨5) is a denomination of the Pakistani rupee.

The 5-rupee coin is an alloy comprising 79 percent copper, 20 percent zinc, and 1 percent nickel. It weighs 3 grams and measures 18.5 mm in diameter.

History
The 5-rupee coin was introduced in December 2002 by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Obverse
On the obverse, it presents a design featuring a waxing crescent moon and a north-west facing five-pointed star in an ascending position. The phrase "Islami Jamhoria Pakistan" is inscribed at the top, with the issue year marked at the bottom, located between two upward-curving wheat sprigs. The coin's edge is adorned with a pattern of small beads.

Reverse
The reverse side is surrounded by a floral wreath that is interrupted by the points of a central five-pointed star. The coin's face value, displayed as "5" and "Rupee" in Urdu script, is positioned at the heart of the star. The coin's periphery is uniformly bordered with a beading pattern.