State Bank Announces Winners of New Currency Notes Design Competition

State Bank Announces Winners of New Currency Notes Design Competition

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the successful conclusion of Art Competition for the designs of the new banknote series.

In a statement, SBP said it appreciates the local artists and designers who participated in the competition showcasing their creativity and talent in this important endeavor.

After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a committee of esteemed experts from relevant fields, the following designs have been selected for award of prizes:

Sr# Artist / Designer Prize Denomination Entry Codes
1 Dr. Shery Abidi 1st Rs.10 NDB031353
2 Mr. Mirza Sufiyan 2nd Rs.10 NDB030720
3 Mr. Haroon Khan 1st Rs.20 NDB031108
4 Syed Fawad Hussain 1st Rs.50 NDB031393
5 Ms. Memoona Afzal 1st, 1st   Rs.100, Rs.5000 NDB031178
6 Ms. Hadiya Hassan 1st Rs.500 NDB030815
7 Ms. Aynee Zahra 2nd Rs.500 NDB031111
8 Ms. Noureen Aslam 1st Rs.1000 NDB0313148
9 Mr. Karim Muhammad 2nd Rs.5000 NDB031801

SBP said the shortlisted designs are suggestive in nature and are being shared with international designers who have been shortlisted to work with SBP and finalize designs for the new banknote series.

1st Prize-Rs.10-NDB031353

1st Prize-Rs.20-NDB031108

 

1st Prize-Rs.50-NDB031393

1st Prize-Rs.100-NDB031178

1st Prize-Rs.500-NDB030815

1st Prize -Rs.1000-NDB0313148

1st Prize-Rs.5000-NDB031178

The International designers, while drawing inspiration from the local art submissions, will, however, be free to employ their own design expertise and imagination to create final designs for the new banknotes.

The SBP will ensure that the new banknote series reflects the rich cultural heritage and progressive vision of our nation, and hopes the final designs fully reflects this collaborative effort.

It said that winners will be awarded prize money, as per earlier announcement, to appreciate their contribution to this important national project. Further details regarding the award ceremony will be communicated shortly, it added.

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