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The Government of Tamil Nadu is celebrating the Birth Centenary of the late M. Karunanidhi , a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and former president of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). As part of this celebration, plans are in place to release a commemorative coin with a denomination of ₹100. Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was a prominent Indian writer and politician who held the position of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for nearly two decades, spanning five terms between 1969 and 2011. He is affectionately known as "Kalaignar" (Artist) and "Mutthamizh Arignar" (Tamil Scholar) for his invaluable contributions to Tamil literature. Karunanidhi holds the distinction of having the longest tenure as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, serving for a total of 6,863 days. Additionally, he was a steadfast leader of the Dravidian movement and served as the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party on ten different occasions. Remarkably, Karun...

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of ₹100 to mark the 2550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir .  Shri Manoj Tiwari, a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, officially announced the issuance of the commemorative coin during the Shamavani program held on the 2nd of October 2023 at the historic Red Fort grounds in Delhi. The 2550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Shri Mahavir will indeed fall on the 13th of November 2023, coinciding with Kartik Amavasya. However, the celebration of the last Tirthankara of Jainism will take place nationwide, jointly organized by the Lord Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav Committee and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on the 26th of November 2023 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. The official inauguration of this event will be carried out by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. This is a momentous occasion to honor the legacy of Lord Mahavir and his profound teachings. This grand commemoration serves as a...

The fifth coin in "The Magic of Gold" series immerses you in the myths and traditions of a country deeply connected to gold - India. " The Gold of India " showcases two charismatic deities from ancient Indian mythology: Lakshmi and Krishna. The Magic of Gold series by the Austrian Mint explores the enigmatic allure of gold within ancient cultures.  Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity, is celebrated on the third day of Diwali, the festival of lights. Hindu families worship gold and gilded coins representing Lakshmi in home shrines to seek good fortune. According to legend, Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband while sitting in a lotus blossom. Krishna is one of the most glorious incarnations of Vishnu, a principal deity in Brahmanism. Krishna's name means 'the one who draws you to him' and he symbolizes the supreme aspect of human consciousness and relationships. On the reverse of the coin, Krishna is depicted seated in the lalitasana, or r...

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹500 commemorative coin and postage stamps as part of the celebration for the 500th Birth Anniversary of Rani Durgavati , in the presence of Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai C. Patel, and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This momentous occasion coincided with the laying of the foundation stone for the Rani Durgavati memorial on October 5, 2023, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister emphasized that the entire nation is enthusiastically celebrating the 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati. During the conclusion of the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra, the Prime Minister announced that he had called for the national-level celebration of her Jayanti, and today's gathering embodies that spirit. He stated, "We have gathered here to honor the legacy of our ancestors in India." The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt best wishes to the entire tribal society, the pe...

The Government of India will issue a  commemorative coin  of ₹500 to celebrate the  500th Birth Anniversary of Rani Durgavati . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on October 3, 2023, confirming the coin. Rani Durgavati (October 5, 1524 – June 24, 1564) reigned as the Queen of Gondwana from 1550 to 1564. She was married to Dalpat Shah, the son of King Sangram Shah of the Garha Kingdom. She is renowned for her resolute defense of her kingdom against the Mughal Empire. The metal composition of the ₹500 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 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 Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed  below, flanked  with the  word “भारत” and  "INDIA" at right and left periphery of the coin with Rupee Symbol "₹...