Pakistan Mint Explained

Pakistan Mint www.pakistanmint.gov.pk
Type:Executive Department of Government of Pakistan
Location City:Shalimar Town
Location Country:Pakistan
Area Served:Pakistan
Key People:DIRECTOR GENERAL-FLIGHT LIEUTENANT (Retd) MUHAMMAD ASHRAF CHAUDHARY
Industry:Coins and Medal manufacturing
Products:Coins
Services:Coins manufacturing

The Pakistan Mint is a Pakistani coin Manufacturing Industry located in Shalimar Town, Lahore, Pakistan. It is the oldest mint located in Pakistan. It is governed by the Finance Ministry Federal Government of Pakistan.

The mint has been in operation since 1942. Currency denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 are currently minted there.[1]

Pakistan Mint has residential quarters, shops and recreational parks located within the vicinity. It is located on Grand Trunk Road. Pakistan Mint has been manufacturing not only coins or currency for the state but also medals and awards for the Armed Forces, postal seals and stamps.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Request For Proposals: Pakistan Mint Modernization . lahore.nelaam.com . 9 June 2010 . 30 November 2015 . 26 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226143932/http://lahore.nelaam.com/42243.php#ad . dead .
  2. News: Pakistan Mint to be modernised . . 16 January 2011 . 30 November 2015.