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Introduction
India has a rich history of issuing commemorative coins to mark important events or occasions and pay tribute to distinguished personalities. The government has recently announced the issuance of a commemorative Rs 100 coin to mark the 100th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’. This article provides information about this coin and other commemorative coins issued by the Indian government.
Rs 100 Commemorative Coin for ‘Mann Ki Baat’
The India government has announced the release of a commemorative Rs 100 coin to celebrate the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program, which is scheduled to be aired on April 30, 2023. The coin will be different from traditional currency as it will feature a microphone and the year ‘2023’ written on it. The government has stated that only one hundred rupees coin will be minted with a diameter of 44 mm, and it will be made of four metals – 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc. Commemorative coins are also called collector’s coins, and they are a prized possession for anyone who owns them.
Other Commemorative Coins Issued by the Indian Government
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued more than 350 commemorative coins since India’s independence in 1947. These coins are manufactured in Proof and Uncirculated varieties, and they fall under special categories of coins such as souvenir coins, commemorative coins, gold & silver coins, and medallions. Here are some examples of commemorative coins issued by the Indian government in the past:
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) Coin
To celebrate the centenary year of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP founder Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), the government will introduce a commemorative Rs 100 silver coin featuring his image on May 28.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Coin
In honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away in August 2018, Prime Minister Modi released a commemorative coin worth Rs 100 just a day before Vajpayee’s 94th birth anniversary.
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Coin
A commemorative coin of Rs 100 was issued on the occasion of the birth centenary of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia.
Maharana Pratap Coin
A coin of Rs 100 was released on the 476th birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap.
IIT-Roorkee Coin
To mark 175 years of the establishment of IIT-Roorkee, the government issued a Rs 175 coin last July.
New Coin Releases for ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
As part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Prime Minister Modi launched a new line of coins to observe the 75 years of freedom. These coins of denomination of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10, and 20 are not only commemorative but will also be circulated as regular currency.
Conclusion
The Indian government has issued several commemorative coins, each one marking a unique occasion or paying tribute to a distinguished personality. The Rs 100 commemorative coin for ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and the other coins mentioned in this article are just a few examples of India’s history of acknowledging important events and personalities through the minting of coins. These coins not only serve as collectors’ items but also as important markers of the nation’s cultural and historical heritage.