New Commemorative Coin: University of Lucknow

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹100 on occasion of 'Centennial Celebrations of University of Lucknow.' The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on November 18, 2020, officially confirming the release of the coin.

The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will participate in the celebration of the Centennial Foundation Day of the University of Lucknow on November 25, 2020, at 5:30 PM via video conferencing. The Union Defence Minister, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh will also be present on this significant occasion.

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.

Obverse: The face of the coin 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 “100” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of the coin shall bear the image of the front façade of the University of Lucknow building will be featured. Above the university building image, the inscription "शताब्दी उत्सव" in Devanagari script and “Centennial Celebration” in English shall be written. The upper periphery of the coin will bear the inscription “लखनऊ विश्वविद्यालय” in Devanagari script and “University of Lucknow” in English. At the lower periphery of the coin, the year "1920-2020” in international numerals will be inscribed. The skirting design is made on entire periphery for this coin.

This will mark the fourth commemorative coin for the year 2020, reflecting the resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.

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