State Bank of Pakistan to Launch New Currency Notes in 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan is going to release new currency notes for all amounts—10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 rupees. This will happen in the second half of 2025. The main reason for this change is to update the currency and stop fake money from spreading.
When Will the New Notes Come Out?
The new notes will probably be released after July 2025, but this will only happen once the government gives the final approval. After that, the State Bank will start giving out the new notes little by little.
Will All the New Notes Come Out at the Same Time?
No, the new notes will come out in steps, not all together. This way, the process will be smooth and will not cause problems for people or banks.
What About the Old Notes?
The old notes will still be usable and valid for five years after the new notes are released. So, people don’t need to hurry to exchange their old notes. Both old and new notes will be accepted side by side for some time.
What’s New About the New Notes?
The new notes will have many new safety features to stop fake notes. These include holograms, shiny security threads, and glowing parts that help people and machines know if a note is real.
The designs will also change. New designs were chosen from a competition held in 2024. These designs show Pakistan’s culture and history and were approved by experts from different countries.
The Rs. 5000 note will not be removed. It will stay but will have a new design with better security.
Testing Polymer Notes
The State Bank will also try one type of note made from plastic, called polymer, by the end of 2025. This test will show if polymer notes can be used more widely in the future.
New Printing Machines
Security Papers Limited is adding new printing machines to make these notes. These machines will print better-quality notes with stronger security features, making the money safer and longer-lasting.
Why Is This Change Needed?
Fake money is a big problem that hurts the economy and makes people lose trust in cash. The new security features will help reduce fake notes.
Also, this update will help keep the supply of money steady across Pakistan. Trying out polymer notes is part of using new technology that many countries use to improve their money.
What Will People See?
From the end of 2025, people will start seeing new notes in banks and ATMs. There will be no sudden change because old notes will still be used along with new ones for several years. This will make it easy for everyone to get used to the new notes.
