New Commemorative Coin: Paika Rebellion

The design for the proposed commemorative coin, which will mark the historic Paika Rebellion, has been submitted for approval to Odisha Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik. 


The distinguished graphic artist, Mr. Gajendra Sahu, crafted the design. Sahu, a senior artist in the graphics department at BK College in Bhubaneswar, previously designed the Dronacharya and Arjuna Awards presented by the Government of India.

A committee led by Culture Secretary Mr. Manoranjan Panigrahi and other eminent personalities tasked Sahu with creating the design for the commemorative coin. Once Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik grants approval, the proposed design will be forwarded to the Government of India for final approval.

The Paika Rebellion, occurring in 1817, was an armed uprising against the rule of the British East India Company in Odisha. 

The State government has previously advocated for the revolt to be recognized as the 'First War of Independence.' In addition to this, there are other possible new coin releases on the horizon. Stay tuned for updates.

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