New Commemorative Coin: 105th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Shri Mahapragya

The Government of India will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the 105th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Shri Mahapragya. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on July 24, 2025, confirming this coin.

Acharya Shri Mahapragya was a revered Jain monk, spiritual teacher, and visionary thinker who served as the tenth Acharya of the Jain Terapanth sect. Born in 1920, he dedicated his life to non-violence, meditation, and ethical living.

The metal composition of the ₹100 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 “100” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.

Reverse:  This face of the coin shall bear the image of Acharya Shri Mahapragya. The inscription “आचार्य श्री महाप्रज्ञ की 105 वीं जयंती” shall be written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery of the coin and the inscription “105th Birth Anniversary of Acharya Shri Mahapragya” in English shall be depicted on the lower periphery of the coin. The year “1920”, “2010” and “2025” in international numeral shall be written on the left side, right side and below the image of Acharya Shri Mahapragya respectively.

Acharya Shri Mahapragya's 105th Birth Anniversary was observed on June 25, 2025, marking the legacy of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of modern India. Renowned for his teachings on ahimsa (non-violence), Preksha meditation, and ethical living, he inspired countless individuals across the globe. The release of the commemorative coin is expected to take place soon. The possibility and upcoming coins page have been updated for your reference.