New Commemorative Coin: Sri Satya Pramoda Teertha Swamiji

The Government of India will issue a ₹108 commemorative coin to mark the 108th Birth Anniversary of Sri Satya Pramoda Teertha Swamiji . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on August 18, 2025, confirming this coin. Sri Satya Pramoda Teertha Swamiji was the 41st pontiff of the Shri Uttaradi Math, a revered institution in the Dvaita Vedanta tradition established by Shri Madhvacharya. He was deeply respected for his scholarship, devotion, and commitment to preserving and propagating the teachings of Madhva philosophy. Swamiji’s spiritual guidance and leadership strengthened the faith of countless devotees, and his life remains an inspiration for simplicity, discipline, and dedication to dharma. The metal composition of the ₹108 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 shal...