New Commemorative Coin: Dr. M. G. Ramachandran

The Government of India will issue the commemorative coin with denominations of ₹100 and ₹5 to mark the Birth Centenary of Dr. M. G. Ramachandran. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 11, 2017, confirming this coin.

Dr. M. G. Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, was a legendary Indian actor, politician and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He enjoyed immense popularity through his successful career in Tamil cinema before entering politics and founding the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987. Known for his welfare-oriented initiatives and enduring connection with the people, Dr. M. G. Ramachandran remains one of the most influential personalities in the political and cultural history of Tamil Nadu.

The metal composition of the ₹100 coin will consist of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. The coin will weigh 35 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. While the ₹5 coin will be Nickel Brass, weighing 6 grams and have a diameter of 23 mm, featuring 100 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows.

Obverse: The face of both the coins shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत” in Devanagari script and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English. It shall also bear the Rupee symbol “₹” and denominational value in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of both the coins shall bear the portrait of “Dr. M. G. Ramachandran” in the centre, with inscription "डॉ. एम. जी. रामचंद्रन जन्म शताब्दी" in Devanagari on upper periphery and "Dr. M. G. Ramachandran Birth Centenary” in English on the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1917-2017” in international numeral shall be flanked below the portrait of Dr. M. G. Ramachandran.

The issuance of this commemorative theme was discussed on this blog last week. The release ceremony is expected to take place soon, and the commemorative coin is reportedly being minted at the India Government Mint, Mumbai. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.

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