Islamabad March 29 (IANS) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced it will launch a special coin on March 31 in honour of late humanitarian and Edhi Foundation Chairman Abdul Sattar Edhi a press release issued from the bank stated.
The federal government authorised SBP to issue the commemorative coin in memory of the late philanthropist.
The government had authorised SBP to issue a coin worth Rs50 in recognition of Edhi s service.
The coin will be available through the exchange counters in all field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation the statement added.
One side of the coin is engraved with Edhi s side portrait and inscribed with era of humanity Abdul Sattar Edhi on top while his birth and death dates are inscribed on the bottom.
Revered by many as a national hero Abdul Sattar Edhi created a charitable empire out of nothing. He managed Pakistan s largest welfare organisation almost single-handedly with the assistance of private donations.
The humanitarian passed away at the age of 88 in Karachi on July 9 2016.
His funeral was attended by thousands of people including high-profile politicians and government officials.
The iconic social worker was given a guard of honour and a 19-gun salute by the Pakistan Army as his body was taken away from the National Stadium after a state funeral. His body was then taken to Edhi village where he was laid to rest.
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Coin commemorating Edhi to be issued by State Bank of Pakistan
