2014 - Jawaharlal Nehru 125th Birth Anniversary | Commemorative Coin

The 5th commemorative coin for the year 2014 was released to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. Notably, this release also introduces the issuance of a coin with a denomination of Rs 125 for the first time.

Jawaharlal Nehru, the inaugural and longest-serving Prime Minister of independent India, held this position from the country's independence in 1947 until his passing in 1964.

A prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, Nehru was a charismatic and progressive leader, advocating staunchly for complete independence and self-governance. Revered as "the architect of modern India" and addressed with the honorific "Pandit Nehru," he played a crucial role in shaping the nation's trajectory. Notably, his birthday on 14th November is commemorated as Children's Day in India. His insightful work, "The Discovery of India," offers a comprehensive history spanning from ancient times to the modern age.

During a period marked by the polarization of nations into NATO and WARSAW blocs led by the United States and the Soviet Union, Nehru initiated the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1955. This movement aimed to maintain neutrality and independence from major power blocs, fostering a global atmosphere of non-alignment. While NAM once boasted 118 member countries, its relevance has diminished with the collapse of the USSR and evolving global economic dependencies.

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