1972 - Independence Jubilee | Commemorative Coin

On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Independence, commemorative coins were released in the year 1972. The Rs 10 coin was circulated to the general public as well as included in UNC and Proof sets. This marked the forth silver coin, following the "Mahatma Gandhi Birth Centenary" in 1969 and the "Food For All" themes in 1970 and 1971.

India gained independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, following the passage of the Indian Independence Act 1947 by the UK Parliament, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. On this historic day, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, raised the national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.

In 1972, marking the Silver Jubilee or 25 years of Independence, Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi continued the tradition by raising the flag and delivering a customary address to the nation.

25th Anniversary of Independence UNC Set from Bombay Mint

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