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]