Indian journalists gift currency to SBP Museum
A group of Indian journalists on Monday gifted Indian currency notes for showcase at the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Museum. On the invitation of Karachi Press Club, a 14-member delegation of Indian journalist is on Pakistan’s visit. During the delegation’s visit to the museum Gurbir Singh, President, Mumbai Press Club, and leader of the team, formally handed over the currency to Dr Asma Ibrahim, SBP Director Museum and Art Gallery. On the occasion Umar Siddique, SBP Chief Spokesman (acting), was also present.
Sahil Joshi of Aaj Tak TV gifted 1000 Indian rupee, Santosh Andhale (DNA) 500, Norma Astrid Godinho of rediff.com 102 (Rs100 note and 2-rupee coin), Gurbir Singh of Business World 50, Muhammed Wajihuddin of Times of India 10 and Pragati Bankhele of Maharashtra Times 6 (Rs5 note and one-rupee coin).
Sahil Joshi said the idea to gift Indian currency hit his mind when Dr Asma told him that foreign visitors usually present their countries’ currencies for display at the SBP museum.
Dr Asma told the delegation that SBP had sent request to several countries for contributing their notes and coins, however few of them had so far presented the same. She thanked the delegation for presenting Indian currency of different dominations and coins.
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