New Commemorative Coin: Diamond Jubilee Year of Official Language

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin with a denomination of ₹75 to celebrate the 'Diamond Jubilee Year of Official Language'. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on September 11, 2024, confirming this coin.

India marks 75 years since Hindi was recognized as the Rajbhasha, the official language, of the nation. This milestone reflects the cultural and linguistic journey of a diverse country that embraced Hindi as a unifying force. The adoption of Hindi as the Rajbhasha was crucial in shaping India’s post-independence identity, promoting national unity while respecting its multilingual heritage.

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

Reverse: This face of the coin shall bear the image of a Tree along with various Hindi Alphabets in the centre of the coin. The inscription “राजभाषा का हीरक जयंती वर्ष” shall be written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery and the inscription “Diamond Jubilee Year of Official Language” in English is depicted on the lower periphery of the coin. The text in Devanagari Script “14 सितंबर” and the year “1949 - 2024” in international numerals shall be written below the image of the Tree.

The release of this commemorative coin is expected on September 14, 2024, as part of the Hindi Diwas celebration. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.

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