New Commemorative Coin: Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹400 to mark the occasion of 400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The Ministry of Finance issued the gazette notification on April 29, 2021, officially confirming the release of the coin.

Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, is revered as the “Hind dī Chādar” for his supreme sacrifice to protect religious freedom and human dignity. A spiritual luminary and poet-saint, he emphasized compassion, courage, and the importance of rising above fear and attachment. His martyrdom in 1675 stands as a timeless symbol of selflessness, as he willingly gave his life to defend the rights of others, regardless of their faith. His teachings, preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, continue to inspire humanity toward righteousness, peace, and universal brotherhood.

The metal composition of the ₹400 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 “50” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of the coin shall bear the image of “Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal, Amritsar” at the center. Two swords encompass the image of the Gurudwara. Below the image, a ribbon label with the text “400 ਸਾਲਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ” (Sal Prakash Gurupurb Shri Guruteg Bahadur Ji) in Panjabi is displayed. Additionally, the text “ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਗੁਰੂਕੇਮਹਹਲ ਸ਼ਰੀ ਅਹਮਰਤਸਰ” (Gurudwara Gurukmahal Shri Ahmartsar) in Panjabi is inscribed beside the image of the Gurudwara, and the text “ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਭਏ ਗੁਰੂਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਸਗਲ ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਗੁਰੂਕੇਮਹਹਲ ਸ਼ਰੀ ਅਹਮਰਤਸਰ” (Gurteg Bahadur Sagal Hasist Pedhapi Chadarin) in Panjabi is inscribed on top of the image of the Gurudwara. On the upper periphery of the coin, the inscription "श्री गुरु तेग बहादुर जी का 400 वर्षीय प्रकाश गुरुपर्व" in Hindi is depicted, and on the lower periphery, the inscription "400th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji" in English is displayed. The years 1621-2021 in international numerals are written below the image of Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal, Amritsar.

Notably, the commemorative coin is rich in text, making it particularly appealing to numismatists and collectors. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.