The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the results of the art competition held for the design of a new series of banknotes. The local artists and designers who participated are commendable for showcasing their creativity on this important occasion. After careful review by a committee comprising esteemed experts from relevant fields, the following designs, detailed in Annex-A, have been selected for cash prizes:
| Serial No. | Artist/Designer | Award | Amount | Entry Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sherry Abidi | First | PKR 10 | NDB031353 |
| 2 | Mr. Mirza Sufyan | Second | PKR 10 | NDB030720 |
| 3 | Mr. Haroon Khan | First | PKR 20 | NDB031108 |
| 4 | Mr. Syed Fawad Hussain | First | PKR 50 | NDB031393 |
| 5 | Ms. Maimoona Afzal | First, First | PKR 100, PKR 5000 | NDB031178 |
| 6 | Ms. Hadiya Hasan | First | PKR 500 | NDB030815 |
| 7 | Ms. Aini Zahra | Second | PKR 500 | NDB031111 |
| 8 | Ms. Noreen Aslam | First | PKR 1000 | NDB0313148 |
| 9 | Mr. Karim Muhammad | Second | PKR 5000 | NDB031801 |
The shortlisted designs are merely suggestive and have been forwarded to international designers who have been selected to collaborate with the State Bank of Pakistan to finalize the designs for the new series of banknotes. Although the international designers will be guided by the aforementioned designs submitted by local artists, they are free to use their own expertise and creativity in crafting the final designs.
The State Bank will ensure that the new series of banknotes reflects the nation’s rich cultural heritage and progressive outlook. It is hoped that the final designs will fully capture the essence of this collaboration. The prize money will be awarded to the winners as per the announcement, and details of the prize distribution ceremony will be shared soon. We congratulate the shortlisted participants once again and extend our gratitude to all who participated in this competition.
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