New Commemorative Coin: Guru Gobind Singh

The Government of India is set to release a commemorative coin with a denomination of Rs 350 to honor the 350th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and last Sikh Guru. The Ministry of Finance officially announced this through a gazette notification on March 26, 2018.


Guru Gobind Singh, born as Gobind Rai, emerged as a significant figure in Sikh history. Born on December 22, 1666, in Patna, Bihar, India, he succeeded his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, as the leader of the Sikh community at the age of nine. Guru Gobind Singh played a pivotal role in shaping Sikhism and instituting the Khalsa, a community of initiated Sikhs.

Recognized for his courage and dedication to justice, Guru Gobind Singh actively championed the rights and freedom of people from diverse backgrounds. His contributions extend to Sikh scriptures, as he composed hymns and writings that form an integral part of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism. 

The metal composition of the ₹350 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. 

The obverse of the coin will feature the rupee symbol and the denominational value '350' in international numerals below the Lion Capital. On the reverse side, the coin will display the image of "Takht Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib" at the center. Additionally, the years '1666' and '2016' in international numerals will be positioned on the left and right periphery of the coin.

Remarkably, this issuance marks the first time in the history of Republic India Coinage that a denomination of Rs 350 will be introduced.

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