Currency Profile

Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

The Pakistani rupee is Pakistan's official currency. It is divided into 100 paisa and is issued under the authority of the State Bank of Pakistan.

ISO codePKR
SymbolRs
Central bankState Bank of Pakistan
Minor unitPaisa
RegionAsia Pacific
Statusactive
Issuing authorityState Bank of Pakistan

Currency facts

About the Pakistani Rupee

PKR is the unit for domestic prices and settlement in Pakistan. The abbreviation Rs is shared by several rupee currencies, making the PKR code important for precise identification.

Issuing authorityState Bank of Pakistan

Currency coverage

Where the Pakistani rupee is official

Official tenderPakistan

Countries

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FAQ

PKR questions

What is PKR?

PKR is the ISO 4217 code for the Pakistani rupee. The Pakistani rupee is Pakistan's official currency. It is divided into 100 paisa and is issued under the authority of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Who issues the Pakistani rupee?

The State Bank of Pakistan is the principal monetary authority associated with the Pakistani rupee.

Where is PKR official tender?

PKR is official tender in Pakistan.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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