New Commemorative Coin: Vikram Sarabhai

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹100 to mark the 'Birth Centenary of Vikram Sarabhai.' The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on June 4, 2019, officially confirming the release of the coin.

Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) was a distinguished Indian scientist and innovator, widely recognized as the pioneer of India's space program. In 1962, Sarabhai was honored with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Medal. The nation further acknowledged his contributions by awarding him the Padma Bhushan in 1966 and posthumously conferring the Padma Vibhushan in 1972.

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. The coin's description is as follows.

The obverse side of the coin will feature the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center, accompanied by the inscription "सत्यमेव जयते" below. On the left periphery, the word “भारत” in Devanagari script, and on the right periphery, the word “INDIA” in English will be inscribed. Additionally, the Rupee symbol “₹” and the denominational value “100” in international numerals will appear below the Lion Capitol.

On the reverse side of the coin, the central focus will be the portrait of Vikram Sarabhai, with the inscription "विक्रम साराभाई जन्म शताब्दी वर्ष” in Devanagari script. "Vikram Sarabhai Birth Centenary Year" will be written on the top and lower peripheries of the coin. The years “1919-2019” will be inscribed in international numerals at the bottom of Vikram Sarabhai's portrait.

The commemorative coin is expected to be released on 12th August 2019, coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai.