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The Low Down on Pakistan Currency

Currency:	Pakistan rupee
Currency code:	PKR
Central Bank:	State Bank of Pakistan
Nickname:	Rupayya, Paisay
Currency symbol:
Currency sub unit:	Paisa
Bank notes:	10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000 rupees
Coins:	1, 2, 5,10 rupees

The official currency in Pakistan is the rupee which is abbreviated to the currency code PKR. The Pakistani rupee is subdivided into 100 paise.

The State Bank of Pakistan controls the issuance of the rupee and is the country’s central bank.

Common spellings for the rupee in Pakistan also include ‘rupees’, ‘rupaya’ or ‘rupaye’ and the most common abbreviation used is Rs.

Large values of rupees are used for denominations of thousands including; lakh (100,000), crore (10 million), arab (1 billion) and kharab (100 billion).

The most commonly used bills for US Pakistani rupee are the 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 notes.

What to spend your rupee on**:

Movie ticket
550 PKR
Local train ticket
20 PKR
3 course meal for 2
1,027 PKR
Bottle of local beer
250 PKR
Bus tour of the Walled City
200 PKR

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Must-sees in Pakistan

Swat District
Known for its unparalleled natural beauty, the Swat region sits in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Stunning lakes and mountain ranges, rolling rivers and green hills, meadows, waterfalls and thick forests make this place an unforgettable and must-see destination.

Walled City of Lahore
The walled city of Lahore refers to the historic core of the ancient city of Lahore. Established in around 1000 BCE, it is home to the Lahore Fort, the Moti Masjid or pearl mosque and many pavilions and museums.

Karachi
Karachi is the capital of Pakistan and offers a selection of sights and activities to entertain even the most seasoned traveller. Wander down Clifton Beach and soak up the sun, take in the majestic Mazar-e-Quaid, escape to Hilal Park for a stroll, or hit the beautiful Mohatta Palace Museum.

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^{*Rates are subject to change throughout the day. In-store rates vary compared to online.}

^{**The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.}

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