Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches First Colour Souvenir Coin on "Panchtantra"

The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) commemorated its 17th Foundation Day program today through the digital mode. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presiding over the event via virtual mode, launched the inaugural colour souvenir coin on "Panchtantra." The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Senior Economic Advisor of DEA, MoF, and other senior officials from the Ministry. Also present were the Director (HR) and Director (Finance) of SPMCIL.

The obverse of the coin features the colored logo of SPMCIL along with the year. On the reverse, there is an image depicting the Panchatantra tale "The Foolish Lion and The Clever Rabbit," encircled by the legend.


According to reports, the souvenir coin will be minted by Kolkata Mint, and the issue price is expected to be around ₹2000.

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