New Commemorative Coin: 75th Republic Day Celebrations

The Government of India will issue a ₹75 commemorative coin to mark the occasion of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on January 23, 2024, confirming the release of this coin.

India is gearing up for the momentous celebration of its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, a significant milestone in the nation's history. At the heart of the Republic Day festivities is the impressive Republic Day Parade, held on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This grand event showcases India's military prowess, featuring marching contingents from all three branches of the armed forces, spectacular displays of military equipment, and thrilling performances by motorcycle teams.

The metal composition of the ₹75 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 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 “75” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse: This face of the coin shall bear the image of new Parliament building in front of image of old Parliament building. People of India will be shown behind the image of Parliament building. The text “75वां गणतंत्र दिवस” in Devanagari script and the text “75th Republic Day” in English shall be inscribed on the upper periphery of the coin. The year “2024” in the international numerals shall be inscribed below the image of New Parliament Building.

The prospect of the ₹75 commemorative coin was previously mentioned on this blog in June 2023. It is scheduled for release on January 26, 2024, or before the celebrations. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.

This marks the inaugural issuance of a commemorative coin in celebration of the Republic Day milestone. It's worth noting that in 2001, a gazette notification was issued for commemorative coins to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Republic, but regrettably, they were never released.