New Commemorative Coin: Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj

The Government of India will commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj with denominations of ₹100, ₹50, and ₹10. The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on January 22, 2021.

The ₹100 coin will be composed of a Quaternary Alloy, comprising 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. It will have a weight of 35 grams and a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. 

The ₹50 coin will also consist of a Quaternary Alloy, with 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel, and 5% Zinc. It will weigh 22.5 grams, have a diameter of 39 mm, and feature 180 serrations along the edge. 

The ₹10 coin will be Bi-Metallic, with Nickel Brass at the outer ring and Nickel Silver at the center piece, weighing 7.74 grams and having a diameter of 27 mm, featuring 100 serrations along the edge.

The coin's description is as follows:

On the obverse side of all three coins, the Lion Capitol of the Ashoka Pillar will take center stage, 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 engraved. Additionally, the Rupee symbol “₹” and the denominational value in international numerals will appear below the Lion Capitol.

The reverse side of all three coins will showcase the portrait of Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj. The inscriptions “श्रीमत स्वामी प्रणवानंदजी महाराज की 125 वीं जयंती” in Devanagari Script and “125th Birth Anniversary of Srimat Swami Pranavanandji Maharaj” in English will be featured on the upper and lower peripheries of the coins. The year “2021” in international numerals shall be inscribed below the portrait.

It comes as a delightful surprise for numerous collectors—a three-coin set! The last commemorative coin set with three or more denominations was issued to mark the Silver Jubilee of Shri Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in 2013.