PM Modi Releases ₹500 Commemorative Coin on Rani Durgavati

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 people of Madhya Pradesh, and the 1.4 billion citizens of the country on the momentous occasion of the 500th birth anniversary of Rani Durgavati.

The ₹500 commemorative coin, launched today is minted by the India Government Mint, Kolkata, is the third in a series of pure silver commemorative coins. It follows the previous releases celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 250th Session of Rajya Sabha. This latest release marks the issuance of the 12th commemorative coin for the year 2023. Keep an eye out for upcoming booking details, as bookings for this commemorative coin are expected to open soon on the India Government Mint's website.

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