Demand for Fresh Currency Notes Surges in Pakistan

As the winter season sets in across Pakistan, the growing wedding festivities have sharply increased the demand for crisp and freshly printed currency notes.

From Lahore to Rawalpindi, families are seeking new notes to place in wedding envelopes and maintain the country’s long-standing gifting traditions.

These fresh notes are often tossed in the air during weddings, symbolizing happiness, prosperity, and cultural pride deeply rooted in local celebrations.

The State Bank of Pakistan, along with commercial banks, provides citizens with new currency notes free of cost ahead of the festive season.

However, limited bank supplies have forced many people to turn to open markets, where shopkeepers profit from the seasonal surge in demand.

In informal currency markets, rates are noticeably higher as sellers capitalize on buyers’ eagerness to secure pristine banknotes for wedding ceremonies.

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A bundle of Rs100 notes, originally worth Rs10,000, is currently being sold between Rs10,500 and Rs10,700 across several major cities.

Likewise, a Rs50 note bundle valued at Rs5,000 now costs between Rs5,300 and Rs5,500 depending on the city and market availability.

A Rs10 note bundle worth Rs1,000 is fetching prices between Rs1,200 and Rs1,300 in the informal currency markets nationwide.

Despite the extra cost, people continue purchasing fresh notes, considering them a symbol of generosity, joy, and festive spirit during wedding celebrations.

Currency sellers describe this trend as an annual business opportunity that thrives on Pakistan’s deep-rooted love for lavish wedding traditions.

Many families regard fresh notes as more than just currency, associating them with blessings, pride, and emotional connection during the gifting season.