"Haj Note" (Haj Note), a 10 rupee denomination.
Here is the most important information and details about this unique currency:
1. What is the "Haj Note"?
The Pakistani government used to issue these banknotes specifically for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. Its issuance began in 1950 and continued until the mid-1990s.
Purpose of issuance:
• Facilitate transactions: Provide an accepted means of payment for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
• Financial control: Prevent the smuggling of Pakistani local currency out of the country, as this version was valid for use in Saudi Arabia only and could not be circulated within Pakistan.
2. Specifications shown in the image:
• Front side (top):
• Features Muhammad Ali Jinnah (founder of Pakistan).
• There is a seal or text printed in black in the middle that says: "FOR HAJ PILGRIMS FROM PAKISTAN - FOR USE IN SAUDI ARABIA ONLY".
• Back side (bottom):
• Displays an illustration of the archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro, one of the most famous historical landmarks in Pakistan, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization.
• It carries a phrase in Urdu meaning "Halal sustenance is the essence of worship".
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