The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that no newly designed currency notes have been released for general circulation so far.
All existing Pakistani banknotes — Rs. 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 — remain valid legal tender.
SBP also clarified that social media videos claiming a “new Rs. 1,000 note” are fake and not issued by the bank.
Future Redesign Plan
SBP and the federal government are working on new banknote designs with:
- Advanced anti-counterfeit security features
- Cultural and historical themes
- Representation of Pakistan’s diversity
- Concepts like women’s contribution and climate awareness
The cabinet has approved redesigns for:
✔ Rs. 100
✔ Rs. 500
✔ Rs. 1,000
✔ Rs. 5,000
When Will New Notes Come?
- Printing will begin after final approvals
- Multiple denominations may be printed together
- Notes will be introduced gradually
- No official launch date yet
Fresh Notes vs. New Designs
SBP continues issuing fresh-condition notes (same old design) before events like Eid.
These are not new designs — just newly printed notes for circulation.
What This Means for Citizens
✔ Your current notes remain valid
✔ Ignore social media rumors
✔ New notes will come gradually in future
✔ Old notes will stay acceptable for a long time
