New Commemorative Coin: 75th Anniversary of Constitution

The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin with a denomination of ₹75 to mark the 75th Anniversary of Constitution. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on November 20, 2024, confirming this coin.

The 75th Anniversary of the Constitution of India marks a significant milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhāna Divas, is observed on November 26 each year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. Adopted on November 26, 1949, and implemented on January 26, 1950, the Constitution forms the foundation of India's governance, enshrining principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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 coin shall bear the image of upper portion of Parliament Building in the centre of the coin. The inscription “संविधान की 75वीं वर्षगांठ” shall be written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery and the inscription “75th Anniversary of Constitution” in English shall be depicted on the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1949” on left side and the year “2024” on right side of the coin shall be written in international numerals.

The possibility of this commemorative coin was first discussed on this blog on June 8, 2024. The coin is set to be released on November 26, 2024 during a historic event in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan. The upcoming and possibility coins page have been updated for your reference.